News Release
Yanmar America Sponsors the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill
October 13, 2023
Yanmar America Corporation
Elkton, MD (October 13, 2023) – Yanmar America, a leading provider of innovative agricultural and industrial solutions, proudly announces that it will be a 5-Star Sponsor of the MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill presented by Brown Advisory, an international class equestrian competition featuring a range of dressage, show jumping and cross-country events. This international class equestrian competition is one of only two 5 Star events in the United States, and seven worldwide. The competition will be held at Fair Hill Special Event Zone, Elkton, MD, October 19 to 22.
A leading manufacturer of tractors, UTVs and industrial equipment for rural communities, Yanmar America will provide its powerful and reliable UTVs for use during the competition week. Yanmar’s UTVs will provide transport between the three areas of the competition.
“Yanmar America is excited to stand as the 5-Star Sponsor of the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill. Maryland 5 Star embraces the spirit of equestrian excellence.” said Jon Richardson, Director, Yanmar America Rural Lifestyle Division. “This partnership mirrors our unwavering commitment to both top-tier equipment and the equestrian community. We eagerly anticipate this prestigious event, where we'll proudly spotlight the versatility of our UTVs in action.”
“We thank Yanmar America for their generous support as the 5-Star Sponsor of the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill,” said Jeff Newman, President and CEO of Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill. “Their commitment to excellence aligns perfectly with the world-class competition we strive to deliver. Yanmar America's involvement elevates this event, and we're excited to showcase the pinnacle of equestrian achievement on the international stage."
About Yanmar America Corporation
Yanmar America Corporation, located in Adairsville, GA, is the regional headquarters of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. a global company based in Osaka, Japan. Yanmar was established in 1912, and in 1933 became the world's first manufacturer to develop a practical small diesel engine. Today, Yanmar is a recognized leader in the design and manufacturing of advanced performance diesel engines and diesel-powered equipment, as well as gas engine-based energy systems. Yanmar America Corporation is located at 101 International Parkway, Adairsville, GA 30103. For more information, please visit yanmar.com/us.
About Maryland 5 Star
One of only two 5 Star events in the United States, and seven worldwide, the prestigious 5 Star (CCI5*) designation is the pinnacle of the sport of Eventing, best described as an equestrian triathlon. The inaugural event in October 2021 marked a new chapter for the State of Maryland’s prestigious horse and equestrian tradition. The event showcases four days of competition in Dressage, Cross Country, and Show Jumping along with a cornucopia of activities & shopping for all at the Fair Hill Special Event Zone in Cecil County. For more information, please visit https://www.maryland5star.us/.
The MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill presented by Brown Advisory is produced by the Sport and Entertainment Corporation of Maryland (The Sport Corp.). The Sport Corporation is a 501(c)(3) established in 2019 to further, promote, and move the State of Maryland forward through sports.
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