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Apr 07, 2021
VIDEO: Experience the Thrill of the USEA Classic Series
In the early 2000s, eventing shifted away from the traditional long format events with roads and tracks and steeplechase on endurance day at the highest levels of the sport, opting for the modern short format event we see today. In an effort to preserve the history, tradition, and horsemanship of the long format three-day event, the USEA Classic Series was formed.
The USEA Classic Series offers long format three-day events for the Preliminary level and below. In addition to dressage, cross-country, and show jumping, horses and riders also participate in formal veterinary inspections and get to experience endurance day - roads and tracks and steeplechase phases prior to the cross-country phase of competition. In addition, educational opportunities have been build into the USEA Classic Series experience on topics ranging from horse care and proper in-hand presentation to mounted steeplechase practice.
If you are interested in experiencing the ultimate thrill eventing has to offer, check out these resources to get started!
- USEA Classic Series Page
- USEA Classic Series Calendar
- USEA Classic Series Guidelines
- Qualifications
- Veterinary Guidelines
- How to Present Your Horse at a Formal Horse Inspection
- Preparing for Your First Three-Day 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 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, FITS, SmartPak Equine, Parker Equine Insurance, and Stackhouse & Ellis Saddles for sponsoring the USEA Classic Series.
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Convention
Experience the Spirit of New Orleans at this Year’s USEA Annual Meeting & Convention
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Education
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Interscholastic
Through the Lens: 2025 USEA Intercollegiate & Interscholastic Eventing Championships
We might still be recovering physically from the excitement of the 2025 USEA Intercollegiate & Interscholastic Eventing Championships, but mentally we keep playing the weekend over and over again in our heads. This is a weekend that many eventers and lovers of the sport all over the country (ourselves included) look forward to each year and this year was no exception. From teams getting to experience their first time ever at the championship to mascots swapping gear in a show of camaraderie, there were so many great moments that took place during this year's end-of-the-school-year event. Take a look at some of our favorite moments from the three day competition below!
