MARS Bromont CCI runs June 5-8 at the Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park.
BROMONT, QC - June 4, 2025 - Competition at the 2025 MARS Bromont CCI is set to begin Thursday, June 5, following the acceptance of all but one presented horse in Wednesday’s First Horse Inspection at Parc Équestre Olympique de Bromont. The CCI2*-L, including the U25 CCI2*-L made up of several MARS Bromont Rising participants, CCI3*-L and CCI4*-L were inspected by each division’s respective Ground Jury members to assess fitness to compete.
Four-time Olympian, Boyd Martin (USA) and Kolbeinn preparing to begin competition at the MARS Bromont CCI, June 5-8 at the Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park. © Michelle Dunn
Unfortunately, one pair in the CCI2*-L - Arden Wildasin (USA)’s Southern Sun - were held by the Ground Jury, and Wildasin ultimately decided to withdraw from the competition, leaving her with one remaining horse in the division. Seventy-seven remaining pairs from four countries will begin dressage over the next two days.
Canadian Olympian Jessica Phoenix and Wabbit, being assessed prior to the start of competition at the MARS Bromont CCI, June 5-8 at the Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park. © Sally Spickard
The spectator-friendly event runs Thursday through Sunday and is completely free, there is no charge for parking or admission all weekend. Highlights for the public include two very special performances by the RCMP Musical Ride, as well as equine liberty performer Sarah Gibault (below), formerly of Cavalia. Gibault will open for the RCMP at approximately 5:15pm Friday and Saturday evening June 6 & 7, followed by the world-renowned Musical Ride.
Professional equestrian artist, teacher and horse trainer, Sarah Gibault, formerly of Cavalia, will be the opening performance ahead of the RCMP Musical Ride, Friday and Saturday June 6 & 7 at the Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park. All activities and events over the course of the week are completely FREE and family-friendly (including parking.) Photo © equusartphoto.com
A symbol of tradition, honour and pride, the Musical Ride is a Canadian icon, recognized at home and abroad. The troop (all of whom are police officers) and their horses perform intricate formations and drills set to music, demanding the utmost control, timing and coordination. Their performance will last about 30 minutes.
If you are not able to be here in Bromont, all the action will be broadcast free on the official YouTube channel www.YouTube.com/@BromontEventing starting with the first horse inspection at 3:00pm EST Wednesday, June 4. The livestream will also be simulcast on the RNS Video Media channel as well as to subscribers on Clip My Horse / FEI.TV.
The opening phase, dressage, will be held over Thursday/Friday (June 5/6), the exciting cross-country will take place Saturday, June 7, and the event will conclude Sunday, June 8 with the show jumping phase, to determine the overall winners. Daily general admission and parking are completely free each day.
About Bromont Eventing
Bromont, which has featured top competitions for four decades at the Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park, welcomes some of the best horse-and-rider combinations across three competitions this summer: the MARS Bromont CCI4*, ‘Little Bromont’ and the August Bromont CCI4*.
Located in the beautiful village of Bromont, Quebec, the spectator-friendly venue is within easy driving distance of Montreal, Quebec and Burlington Vermont.
With a venue among the best in the world and cross-country courses designed by Derek DiGrazia (USA) and Jay Hambly (CAN), eventing at Bromont offers a true test for horse and rider in the perfect ‘summer resort’ setting. Brody Robertson (USA) is the show jumping course designer.
The RCMP Musical Ride will perform twice during the 2025 MARS Bromont CCI, the afternoon of Friday June 6 and Saturday June 7. Competition will run all day and the pre-show ahead of the Musical Ride will begin at approximately 5:00pm. Following each performance, the public will be able to “meet and greet” the horses and officers. Thanks to the generous support of the City of Bromont, there will be no charge for admission or parking all weekend.
For more information please visit www.bromonthorsetrials.com.
About MARS EQUESTRIAN™
MARS EQUESTRIAN™ Sponsorship, funded by Mars, Incorporated is the link between these iconic brands and the equestrian community. For generations, Mars has celebrated a rich equestrian heritage, and through purposeful partnerships, MARS EQUESTRIAN Sponsorship 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 follow them at @marsequestrian.
The Bromont Horse Trials are made possible in part through a contribution from Sport Canada. The Bromont organizing committee also wishes to thank the Government of Quebec, and the City of Bromont for their support.
Source: Michelle Dunn Media