2020 Weekend Schedule Coming Soon!
2019 Weekend Schedule:
Saturday, June 22nd |
Competition: 8am-7pm Advanced XC, All Preliminary, Open Training |
The Hoopstick Club: 11am-3pm (Lunch) 5pm-7pm (Competitor Party) |
Tailgating: 9am-5pm Waterside Tailgating, Water View Tailgating, Hillside Tailgating |
Children’s Activity Tent: 10am-4pm |
Essex Market: 10am-4pm |
The Food Court: 10am-4pm |
Classic Car Show: 11am-4pm |
Essex Fox Hounds Presentation: Midday |
MARS Candy Hunt: Afternoon |
Glow Yoga Tent: Morning & Afternoon Sessions |
Sunday, June 23rd |
Competition: 8am-5pm Training Rider, All Novice, All Beginner Novice |
The Hoopstick Club: 10am-2pm (Brunch) |
Tailgating: 9am-5pm |
Children’s Activity Tent: 10am-4pm |
Essex Market: 10am-4pm |
The Food Court: 10am-4pm |
Tewksbury Foot Basset Presentation: Midday |
MARS Candy Hunt: Afternoon |
Glow Yoga Tent: Morning Session |
Children’s Activities
Willow School Tent
Experience The Willow School’s hands-on learning with activities for kids of all ages:
-
- Make & take colorful pom-poms
- Discover & identify pond creatures
- Create unique art projects
- Relax in the reading corner
The Willow School emphasizes true academic excellence in an inquiry-based learning environment where virtues are embedded into everything they do. Students learn to take responsibility for their own education and grow into communicative, collaborative leaders in their school community and beyond.
The Willow School
Learn With Purpose. Lead With Character.
Mars Candy Hunt
Thank you to our title sponsor, Mars, Inc., for making the Essex Horse Trials Weekend a little sweeter by providing treats for our annual Candy Hunt. Free to all all kids in the main show jumping arena.
Classic Car Show
Some of the finest four-wheeled versions of mechanical muscle will be on display against a stunning Moorland Farm backdrop. From classics and collectors’ items to contemporary and cutting edge – take a break from the equestrian action to admire magnificent vehicles representing the epitome of another kind of pony power!
To enter your car click here
Inquiries: carshow@essexhorsetrials.org
Follow the Classic Car Show on Social Media
Essex Market
Top-quality vendors representing a wide variety of carefully curated goods and services will be on hand all weekend to explore and entice.

2020 Essex Market Vendors to be Announced Soon
Food Court
Exciting equestrian action in an amazing venue. Unique shopping and entertainment offerings for everyone to enjoy. A special day’s outing in the beautiful New Jersey countryside. What better way to work up an appetite for the best of what local markets and food purveyors have to offer!
The Essex Horse Trials’ home at Moorland Farm, centered in the “Garden State,” provides a perfect backdrop to feature local foodie favorites and specialty local food vendors to those looking for a taste of something to go, or all the makings for a gourmet picnic on the grounds. All you need is the blanket and basket!