Prize Money Increase & Infrastructure Upgrades make Bromont, Canada the place to be this June 4-7!
March 10, 2026 - BROMONT, QC - Bromont Horse Trials is proud and excited to once again welcome MARS EQUESTRIAN™ as title sponsor of the MARS Bromont CCI4* taking place June 4-7, 2026 in Bromont, Quebec.
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Montreal Olympics and the equestrian events which were held at the Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park, this year the MARS Bromont CCI will offer a total of $50,000 in prize money, spread across all international divisions: CCI4*-L, CCI4*-S, CCI3*-L and CCI2*-L as well as the U-25 sections of the 3* and 2*.
US Olympian and current world number-two ranked eventing rider, Boyd Martin and Kolbeinn, owned by the Malmo Mob, winners of the 2025 CCI3*-L at the MARS Bromont CCI, held at the Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park (Bromont, QC). © Michelle Dunn Photo.
“We are honoured MARS EQUESTRIAN is continuing its support of Bromont and international eventing for another season,” said event organizer Sue Ockendon. “Our elite competitors will be working towards the FEI World Championships at Aachen this summer, and Bromont will be a vital preparation run for our North American contenders. Having the ongoing support of MARS EQUESTRIAN allows us to continue improving the event, offer increased prize money and provide an exceptional experience for everyone involved.”
Widely considered one of the most prestigious International three-day events in North America, additional infrastructure improvements include brand new rubber-matted stalls owned by the Bromont CCI, in addition to wider aisles in the top barn. In the lower barn, following last year’s improvements, the floors have been all been re-graded and levelled with new stone dust.
US Olympian Lauren Nicholson and Larcot Z, owned by Ms. Jacqueline Mars, winners of the 2025 CCI4*-L at the MARS Bromont CCI, held at the Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park (Bromont, QC). © Cealy Tetley Photo.
“We are thrilled to continue our support of the Bromont Horse Trials and eventing in North America” said Bridgett McIntosh, PhD, Director of Mars Equestrian. “Through this partnership we can continue to share Mars, Incorporated’s diverse portfolio of Confectionary, Petcare, Horsecare and Veterinary products and services to an international audience.”
The MARS EQUESTRIAN sponsorship of Bromont Horse Trials is one of many touchpoints illustrating Mars’ multi-generational impact on equestrian sports and the equine industry as a whole. Going back to the 1930s, the founders of Mars, Incorporated, Frank and Ethel V. Mars, established a renowned Thoroughbred breeding and racing stable in Pulaski, Tennessee. They named the property Milky Way Farm, in honour of their best-selling candy bar, and followed up by naming their new SNICKERS® Bar after one of the family’s beloved horses. A decade later, their long-shot Gallahadion carried the Mars silks into the winner’s circle at the 1940 Kentucky Derby. Today, the Mars family and business alike share a passion for horses and equestrian sports.
Often described as an equestrian triathlon, eventing features three separate phases of competition with the same horse and rider pair completing each phase together. The opening phase, dressage, will be held over Thursday/Friday, the exciting and spectator-friendly cross-country will take place Saturday and the event will conclude Sunday with the show jumping phase, to determine the overall winners.
MARS Bromont Rising grant recipient Lyman Ordway (USA) and Exces de Folie topped the CCI2* U25-L at the 2025 MARS Bromont CCI4*. © Cealy Tetley Photo
Thursday night the event will host a Red & White fundraiser in support of Equestrian Canada’s high performance eventing team, to raise money toward sending Team Canada to this year’s FEI World Championships in Aachen, Germany. The World Championships are first “major games” in the new quadrennial cycle followed by next year’s Pan American Games in Lima, Peru; and the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, USA. Further information on the fundraiser and the silent and live auctions will be shared as it becomes available. To donate or become involved as a sponsor of the evening, contact Sue Bundy at Equestrian Canada at sbundy@equestrian.ca.
The penultimate levels of international eventing (and the highest offered in Canada this year) CCI4*-L, CCI4*-S, CCI3*-L and CCI2*-L divisions will be offered at this year’s June event as well as U25 sections in both two and three star levels. Renowned course designer Derek DiGrazia (CA, USA), course designer for the Defender Kentucky and Defender Burghley CCI5*’s as well as the Tokyo Olympics will be back at Bromont for 2026, working with Canada’s own Jay Hambly and Dylan Barry.
June 13/14 "Little Bromont" will offer FEI CCI1*, EV85, EV90, EV110, EV110 and CCI1* and I CAN EVENT ICE45, ICE60, ICE70, ICE75 (AERE Membership fees apply for ICE divisions); and the August 14-16 Bromont CCI will offer CCI4*-S, CCI3*-S + U25 CCI3*-S, CCI2*-S + U25 CCI2*-S, CCI1*, (TBD EV100, EV110) and the return of the Team Challenge.
The MARS Bromont Rising U25 educational & scholarship program, administered by the USEA foundation also returns for 2026. Applications are open now for up to 10 grants of up to $2,500 each. The application deadline has just been extended to March 30. Information and application forms can be found on the website: https://bromonthorsetrials.com/events/mars-bromont/
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.
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 each 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.
Join us this year as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Montreal Olympics, and Olympic Equestrian Sport held right here at the Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park!
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.
For more information please visit www.bromonthorsetrials.com.
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