The USEA Classic Series keeps the spirit of the long format event alive for Beginner Novice through Preliminary levels. For some, riding in a Classic Series event is the highlight of their competitive season and completing a long format event at any level is quite the achievement.
Riders have the chance to 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. The USEA Classic Series has something for everyone, and those that undertake the preparation for a long format event are in for a lot of hard work, fun rides, and the ultimate educational experience!
Will you be putting a long format Classic Series event on your calendar in 2020? Check to see if you are qualified!
Preliminary Three-Day Events
Spokane Sport Horse Farm Fall H.T. | October 1-4, 2020 | Spokane, WA (Area VIII)
Hagyard Midsouth | October 14-18, 2020 | Lexington, KY (Area VIII)
Waredaca | October 22-25, 2020 | Laytonsville, MD (Area II)
Training Three-Day Events
Fresno County H.T. | April 17-19, 2020 | Fresno, CA (Area VI)
Indiana Eventing Association (IEA) | May 28 - 31, 2020 | Edinburgh, IN (Area VIII)
Coconino | July 9-11, 2020 | Flagstaff, AZ (Area X)
The Event at Rebecca Farm | July 22-26, 2020 | Kalispell, MT (Area VII)
Spokane Sport Horse Farm Fall H.T. | October 1-4, 2020 | Spokane, WA (Area VII)
Hagyard Midsouth | October 14-18, 2020 | Lexington, KY (Area VIII)
Waredaca | October 22-25, 2020 | Laytonsville, MD (Area II)
Novice Three-Day Events
Fresno County H.T. | April 17-19, 2020 | Fresno, CA (Area VI)
Indiana Eventing Association (IEA) | May 28-31, 2020 | Edinburgh, IN (Area VIII)
Coconino | July 9-11, 2020 | Flagstaff, AZ (Area X)
The Event at Rebecca Farm | July 22-26, 2020 | Kalispell, MT (Area VII)
Spokane Sport Horse Farm Fall H.T. | October 1-4, 2020 | Spokane, WA (Area VII)
Waredaca | October 22-25, 2020 | Laytonsville, MD (Area II)
Beginner Novice Three-Day Events
Coconino | July 9-11, 2020 | Flagstaff, AZ (Area X)
Spokane Sport Horse Farm Fall H.T. | October 1-4, 2020 | Spokane, WA (Area VII)
The Maryland H.T. at Loch Moy | October 9-11, 2020 | Adamstown, MD (Area II)
*This is a tentative calendar and updates or changes will be made on the USEA Classic Series page.
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 Series event during the year will have the chance to win a variety of prizes at the events from USEA sponsors. Click here to learn more about the USEA Classic Series.
The USEA would like to thank Bates Saddles,
C4 Belts, FLAIR, FITS, SmartPak Equine, Stackhouse & Ellis Saddles, and for sponsoring the USEA Classic Series.
USEA Area II announces its annual fundraising auction online is open for bidding! This fundraiser is over 20 years old and now well-known as the "Black Friday" for entries to ALL your favorite events! In typical years, the auction is held as a silent auction at the Annual Area Meeting, but because of COVID-19 restrictions, no in-person meeting will be held, so we're bringing the auction to everyone online this year.
The first USEA Pony of the Year award was presented in 2007 to the legendary Theodore O’Connor (Witty Boy x Chelsea’s Melody), a Thoroughbred/Anglo-Arab gelding ridden by Karen O’Connor and owned by the Theodore O’Connor Syndicate. Now, a trophy bearing his name is presented each year to the Pony of the Year.
Following the popularity of Rules Open Forum held virtually during the 2020 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention in December, the USEA Competitions, Calendar, and Rules Committee decided to host another Rules Webinar to share information about the extraordinary rule changes going into effect on April 1, 2021 and the rule change proposals being put forward to the USEF by March 1, 2021 for approval for the 2022 competition season.
Are you following along with the action from home this weekend? Or maybe you're competing at an event and need information fast. Either way, we’ve got you covered! Check out the USEA’s Weekend Quick Links for links to information including the prize list, ride times, live scores, and more for all the events running this weekend.