Jul 17, 2017

Fast Facts: The Event at Rebecca Farm/NAJYRC

By Jessica Duffy - USEA Staff
USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.

The Event at Rebecca Farm in breathtaking Kalispell, Mont. is a destination event that draws eventers from all over the country, and will this year play host to the prestigious FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships. The event, held in memory of the late Rebecca “Becky” Broussard, is celebrating its 16th year this summer. All the action kicks off tomorrow, starting with the USEA Future Event Horse (FEH) and USEA Young Event Horse (YEH) competitions.

  • Rebecca Farm will host 29 divisions including USEA Adequan Gold Cup CIC3*, USEA Classic Series Novice and Training Three-Day, FEH and YEH classes, Novice through Intermediate horse trials, and CCI*, CCI2*, and CCI3*, and of course the NAJYRC CH-J* and CICOY2*.
  • There are 32 horse-and-rider combinations from Areas I, II, III, V, VI, and VIII competing in the CH-J* division. Read more about each horse and rider by clicking here.
  • 14 pairs are set to contest the CICOY2*, from Areas I, III, IV, VI, VII, and VIII. Read more about each pair by clicking here.
  • Ian Stark is the cross-country course designer for the FEI divisions and NAJYRC.
  • The show jumping courses for all levels are designed by Chris Barnard.
  • Halt Cancer at X is an initiative founded by Rebecca Broussard’s daughter, Sarah Broussard, to raise money for breast cancer research. Donate by clicking here, and riders can participate in the Pledge Initiative.
  • The Art & Trade Fair at Rebecca Farm will feature over 90 vendors for your shopping pleasure, including numerous and varied food vendors to satisfy every appetite, and a Kids Zone.
  • The Rebecca Farm to Market 5k will be held on Sunday, July 23 at 9:00 a.m. Participants may register for $20 for adults, $15 for kids 12 and under, and all proceeds benefit Halt Cancer at X.
  • Admission to the event is free, although there is a suggested parking fee of $10 to support Halt Cancer at X, for which you will receive a program. Dogs are welcome on a leash.

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Schedule

Tuesday

  • 9:00 a.m. – Future Event Horse Series (Polo Field)
  • 9:30 a.m. – Young Event Horse Series (Polo Field, Arena 5, Cross-Country)
  • 3:00 p.m. – Cross-Country Course Open – Horse Trial divisions

Wednesday

  • 8:00 a.m. – Dressage – Novice & Training (Arenas 3-6)
  • 10:00 a.m. – First Horse Inspection – Novice Three-Day, Training Three-Day, NAJYRC, CCI*, CCI2*, CIC3*, CCI3*
  • 3:00 p.m. – Cross-Country Course Open – FEI divisions and NAJYRC

Thursday

  • 8:00 a.m. – Dressage – NAJYRC CH-J*, CCI*, Novice Three-Day, Training Three-Day, Intermediate, Preliminary (Arenas 1-6)
  • 8:00 am – Cross-Country – Novice & Training

Friday

  • 8:00 a.m. – Cross-Country – Novice Three-Day, Training Three-Day, Intermediate, Preliminary
  • 8:30 a.m. – Dressage – CCI2*, CIC3*, CCI3* (Arena 1)
  • 8:30 a.m. – Dressage – NAJYRC CICOY2* (Arena 2)
  • 9:00 a.m. – Show Jumping – Novice & Training

Saturday

  • 7:30 a.m. – Final Horse Inspection – Novice Three-Day & Training Three-Day
  • 8:30 a.m. – Cross-Country – NAJYRC CICOY2*, CCI2*, CIC3*, CCI3*, NAJYRC CH-J*, CCI1*
  • 10:00 a.m. – Show Jumping – Intermediate & Preliminary (Arena 3)
  • 12:00 p.m. – Show Jumping – Novice Three-Day & Training Three-Day (Arena 4)

Sunday

  • 8:00 a.m. – Final Horse Inspection NAJYRC CH-J* and CICOY2*
  • 9:15 a.m. – Final Horse Inspection CCI*, CCI2*, CIC3*, CCI3*
  • 10:00 a.m. – Show Jumping – NAJYRC CH-J*, NAJYRC CICOY2*, CIC3*, CCI3*
  • 11:00 a.m. – Show Jumping – CCI*, CCI2*

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