MARS EQUESTRIAN™ Returns as the Title Sponsor of 2023 Great Meadow International
Volunteer At All Three Great Meadow Events and Receive Extra Prizes!
Photo Credit: Erin Gilmore Photography
THE PLAINS, Virginia – June 2023 – Five Rings Eventing is pleased to announce the return of MARS EQUESTRIAN™, a division of Mars, Incorporated, as the title sponsor of the Great Meadow International CIC2, 3, 4*-S and preliminary division.
The MARS Great Meadow International (MARSGMI) takes place in The Plains, Virginia on August 24-27, 2023. MARSGMI will once again implement the “Great Meadow Model” to allow spectators to enjoy the competition in a variety of different ways.
“MARS EQUESTRIAN is a perfect long-term partner, committed to the future success of MARSGMI. We are so grateful to once again have their support and look forward to a thrilling event in August.” said David O’Connor of Five Rings Eventing.
“MARS EQUESTRIAN is excited to return as the Title Sponsor of GMI,” said Dr. Bridgett McIntosh, Director of MARS Equestrian. “Through the hard work and dedication of the GMI organizers and event staff, this partnership with GMI is central to our goal of supporting competition in local areas and spreading awareness of our commitment to bringing a better world to horses and the people who love them”.
Returning for 2023, MARSGMI will offer general admission weekend passes as well as fabulous tailgate options for spectators. Retail vendors, a wine vendor, and food trucks have been invited to enhance the spectator experience.
“Great Meadow is truly a special place in the heart of Northern Virginia horse country,” said O’Connor. “We are especially pleased to broaden the reach of this event to be more inclusive of our community members, businesses, and organizations who share our love of open space, animal well-being, and the Piedmont.”
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About Great Meadow International
Established in 2015, the Great Meadow International is a three-day eventing competition held annually at the Great Meadow Foundation in The Plains, Virginia. In addition to the international equestrian competition, the event features VIP hospitality, a trade fair, and entertainment for the whole family.
For information at Great Meadow International, please visit https://www.greatmeadowinternational.com/about
About Five Rings Eventing
Five Rings Eventing is a high-performance event organizer and management company founded by Darrin Mollett and David O’Connor to enhance the sport of eventing in Northern Virginia and beyond. FRE’s mission is to provide exceptional competition opportunities for athletes and their equine partners to help them reach their individual goals, whether they are at the entry level to international competition or the highest level of team competition.
About Mars, Incorporated
For more than a century, Mars, Incorporated has been driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. This idea is at the center of who we have always been as a global, family-owned business. Today, Mars is transforming, innovating and evolving in ways that affirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us. Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of confectionery, food, and petcare products and services, we employ 133,000 dedicated Associates who are all moving in the same direction: forward. With $40 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world’s best-loved brands including DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M’s®, MILKY WAY®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, ORBIT®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL™, WHISKAS®, COCOAVIA®, and 5™; and take care of half of the world’s pets through our pet health services AniCura, Banfield™ Pet Hospitals, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, and VCA™.
We know we can only be truly successful if our partners and the communities in which we operate prosper as well. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our Associates to take action every day to help create a world tomorrow in which the planet, its people and pets can thrive. For more information about Mars, please visit www.mars.com. Join us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
About MARS EQUESTRIAN™
MARS EQUESTRIAN™ Sponsorship, funded by Mars, Incorporated is the link between our iconic brands and the equestrian community. For generations, Mars has celebrated a rich equestrian heritage, and through purposeful partnerships, MARS EQUESTRIAN is committed to the sport and building an enduring legacy. From world-class competitions across all equestrian disciplines, to stewarding the power of horses on society and sustainability, the MARS EQUESTRIAN Brand is dedicated to our purpose to improve the lives of horses, pets, and the people who love them. For more information please visit www.marsequestrian.com and join us @marsequestrian.
