United States Eventing Association

Embrace the Challenge of the USEA Classic Three-Day Event in 2025!

Step back in time and experience the thrill of traditional three-day eventing by competing in a USEA Classic Series event this year! The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is excited to announce that the 2025 Classic Series calendar is now available, with a new venue joining the lineup. These long-format competitions, offered from Beginner Novice through Preliminary, keep the tradition alive with roads and tracks, steeplechase, and cross-country on “endurance day,” along with horse inspections and educational activities throughout the weekend.

Thinking about entering a Classic Series event? Click here to check your qualifications and explore the full list of participating events below. For Beginner Novice and Novice levels, horse and rider combinations must achieve at least one Minimum Eligibility Requirement (MER) at the level or higher within 18 months before the start of competition. For Training, Modified, and Preliminary Three-Day Events, the competitor and horse as a combination must also complete one or more MERs at the level or higher, but their qualifications can be achieved within 24-months of the start of the competition.

Please keep in mind that the calendar is a tentative list of events that is subject to change. Continue to check the USEA Classic Series homepage for updates throughout the year.

2025 USEA Classic Series Calendar:

Preliminary Three-Day Events

Waredaca Classic Three-Day Event & H.T. | October 24-26, 2025 | Laytonsville, Maryland (Area II)

Modified Three-Day Events

Waredaca Classic Three-Day Event & H.T. | October 24-26, 2025 | Laytonsville, Maryland (Area II)

Training Three-Day Events

Indiana Eventing Association (IEA) H.T. | May 30 – June 1, 2025 | Edinburgh, Indiana (Area VIII)

Summer Coconino H.T. and Western Underground Inc. T, N, BN 3 Day Event | July 10-13, 2025 | Flagstaff, Arizona (Area X)

The Event at Rebecca Farm | July 16-20, 2025 | Kalispell, Montana (Area VII)

Spokane Sport Horse 10th Annual Fall H.T. | September 25-28, 2025 | Spokane, Washington (Area VII)

Hagyard Midsouth Three-Day Event | October 15-19, 2025 | Lexington, Kentucky (Area VIII)

Waredaca Classic Three-Day Event & H.T. | October 24-26, 2025 | Laytonsville, Maryland (Area II)

Ram Tap H.T. & Classic 3-Day | November 14-16, 2025 | Fresno, California (Area VI)

Novice Three-Day Events

Indiana Eventing Association (IEA) H.T. | May 30 – June 1, 2025 | Edinburgh, Indiana (Area VIII)

Summer Coconino H.T. and Western Underground Inc. T, N, BN 3 Day Event | July 10-13, 2025 | Flagstaff, Arizona (Area X)

The Event at Rebecca Farm | July 16-20, 2025 | Kalispell, Montana (Area VII)

Five Points H.T. | September 6-7, 2025 | Raeford, North Carolina (Area II)

Spokane Sport Horse 10th Annual Fall H.T. | September 25-28, 2025 | Spokane, Washington (Area VII)

Hagyard Midsouth Three-Day Event | October 15-19, 2025 | Lexington, Kentucky (Area VIII)

Waredaca Classic Three-Day Event & H.T. | October 24-26, 2025 | Laytonsville, Maryland (Area II)

Ram Tap H.T. & Classic 3-Day | November 14-16, 2025 | Fresno, California (Area VI)

Beginner Novice Three-Day Events

Indiana Eventing Association (IEA) H.T. | May 30 – June 1, 2025 | Edinburgh, Indiana (Area VIII)

Summer Coconino H.T. and Western Underground Inc. T, N, BN 3 Day Event | July 10-13, 2025 | Flagstaff, Arizona (Area X)

Five Points H.T. | September 6-7, 2025 | Raeford, North Carolina (Area II)

Spokane Sport Horse 10th Annual Fall H.T. | September 25-28, 2025 | Spokane, Washington (Area VII)

Waredaca Classic Three-Day Event & H.T. | October 24-26, 2025 | Laytonsville, Maryland (Area II)

Ram Tap H.T. & Classic 3-Day | November 14-16, 2025 | Fresno, California (Area VI)

*There is no championship for the Classic Series

Did you know that all levels of USEA Classic Series competition have dedicated dressage tests? Click the links below to start studying for your level!

• Preliminary Three-Day Dressage Test
• Modified Three-Day Dressage Test
• Training Three-Day Dressage Test
• Novice Three-Day Dressage Test
• Beginner Novice Three-Day Dressage Test

For more information about the USEA Classic Series, please contact Kaleigh Collett at [email protected]. For questions about qualifications, please contact Hannah Seagle at [email protected].

Helpful Links:

• Classic Series Qualifications
• Classic Series Guidelines
• The Classic Three-Day Event – Notes for Officials
• Veterinary Guidelines For Classic Series Events
• Entry Form for Classic Series
• Educational Articles on Preparing for your First Classic Series Event
  • How to Present for Horse Inspections at Classic Three-Day Event
• The Long and Short of the Classic Three-Day with Allison Springer
• It’s All About the Small Stuff – Preparing for Your First Three-Day Event
• The ABC’s of Cross-Country Day at a Classic Format Event

About the USEA Classic Series

The USEA Classic Series keeps the spirit of the classic long ­format three­-day events alive for Beginner Novice through the Preliminary levels. Competitors can experience the rush of endurance day, including roads and tracks, steeplechase, the vet box, and cross­-country, as well as participate in formal veterinary inspections and educational activities with experts on the ins and outs of competing in a long ­format three-­day event. Riders who compete in a USEA Classic Three-Day Event during the year will have the chance to win a variety of prizes at the events from USEA sponsors and earn leaderboard points. Click here to learn more about the USEA Classic Series.

The USEA would like to thank bronze sponsors D.G. Stackhouse & Ellis Saddles, PulseVet, Schneiders Saddlery, and SmartPak Equine as well as contributing sponsors Bates Saddles and Parker Equine Insurance for supporting the USEA Classic Series.