The Millbrook Horse Trials are back

MILLBROOK — Save the date for the 2021 Millbrook Horse Trials (MHT): Thursday, Aug.  5, through Sunday, Aug. 8, back this year and bigger and better than ever. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the MBT did not take place  in 2020, and the competition was sorely missed by fans. With all health precautions being taken to keep everyone safe this year, the trials will take place in Millbrook as they have for years previously, and they promise to be just as exciting as they always have been.

Included in the line up are Trade Fair vendors, pop-up boutiques, food trucks, a petting zoo, tail-gating and water and cross-country viewing. Careful planning by the Hospitality Committee means all safety precautions are being taken into consideration. The aim is to have all staff and workers vaccinated, and everyone attending is encouraged to get vaccinated if they are able to. Those who have not been vaccinated are asked to please wear a mask when unable to social distance so everyone can enjoy the beautiful countryside and appreciate the thrill of watching competitors and horses displaying their skills. 

Thursday and Friday spectators can enjoy the pastoral countryside, watch upper level dressage, shop the Trade Fair and enjoy delicious food. Vendors will include Dolly’s Tack, Green Spectrum and two favorites, Dubarry of Ireland and Quartararo. Also on hand will be Hannah Daye and Co.; Home Horse; J. Wilder Imports; and Oma’s Pride. Local vendors Reardon Briggs, with QUTE by Stephania; Sit. Stay. Forever.; Stone Hill Designs; Steuben/LM Boots; and Summit Bobcat will also be set up Thursday through Sunday.

On Saturday, the upper levels will run their cross-country, which is always very exciting to watch, especially from the comfort of the Yellow Frame Farm Waterview tent.  

For those who love to shop, other area vendors who will be on-site include Antony Todd, Creeland and Gow, Designs by Georgina, Joie Mason and Juniper, along with LeCaviste, Lionessa, Orangerie Garden & Home and Westerlind. 

Saturday will be family day and will offer a petting zoo for the little ones.

The upper-level show  on Sunday will offer jumping, the highlight of the competition. Patrons who sign up for Sunday can enjoy lunch with their guests while watching top-level equestrians compete in the finals from the comfort of their private ringside tents. Everyone is invited to stay and watch the awards ceremony afterward.

Attendees can also enjoy food offerings from Cider Bros. Roadhouse, the Frizzy Filly, Hangar Cafe, Lulu’s Kitchen on Wheels, Pizza Vitale and Poke Motion.

Admission is free. Donations are being accepted to help support the MHT. To donate, for schedules and more information, go to www.millbrookhorsetrials.com. 

The trials are being held at 1031 Bangall-Amenia Road in Millbrook. More on the competition schedules, attractions and vendors can be seen at the MHT website.

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