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Sep 07, 2024
Waredaca to Offer Prize Money at October Classic Three-Day Event
Exciting news to share! In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Waredaca Classic Three-Day Event from Oct. 25-27, we are thrilled to announce the provision of prize money for all four levels of competition!
Prize money for each of the four divisions (Modified, Training, Novice, and Beginner Novice) will be awarded to the owner of the horse that is not ridden by a professional as follows:
- First Place: $1,000 cash
- Second Place: $500 cash
- Third Place: $250 cash
Additionally, four awards across the levels will be given as follows:
- Two $250 Sportsmanship Awards for the individuals displaying exceptional sportsmanship during the event. Fellow riders can make nominations. The Waredaca Classic Three-Day committee and competition officials will determine the final selection.
- One $250 Award for the Best Turned Out Horse and Rider at the first horse inspection as determined by our ground jury.
- One $250 award to the highest-placed horse ridden by a junior who is not already receiving a monetary award.
We are so appreciative of our generous sponsors who made it possible:
- Modified Level: Tim and Nina Gardner
- Training: Donna Donaghy
- Novice: The Wildasin family
- Beginner Novice: Northern Spy Farm, Heidi White, and the Memory of "Boom and Chief"
Plan now and be part of this anniversary Classic event!
Dec 22, 2024
USEA Foundation
Top Tips for Applying for a USEA Foundation Grant
Did you know that the USEA Foundation awards over 150 grants each year to deserving individuals who are involved in the sport of eventing? With grants that assist riders with accomplishing their competition goals, grants geared toward licensed officials, grants that are specific to continuing education for coaches, grants that assist competitions with obtaining frangible technology, and so much more, there really is a grant opportunity available to almost anyone!
Dec 21, 2024
Education
3 Ways to Help Eventing Thrive in 2025
With the start of the New Year just days away, now is the time to consider how your actions can have a positive impact on the sport of eventing in 2025. Each and every member of the eventing community has an important role to play in ensuring the sport continues to grow and thrive. From fostering educational opportunities to supporting grassroots initiatives and participating at all levels of the sport, there are so many ways to get involved.
Dec 20, 2024
Sponsor
“Happy Horse Equals Happy Judge”: Ask An Expert with Dressage Judge Peter Gray, Brought to You by Ride iQ
Ride iQ’s popular “Ask An Expert” series features professional advice and tips from all areas of the horse industry. One of the most-downloaded episodes is an expert session with Peter Gray, an accomplished dressage judge and Olympic eventer. He has recently judged at events like the five-star at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, and he served on the ground jury at the 2022 FEI World Eventing Championships in Pratoni, Italy. His background as a competitor in the Olympic Games riding for Bermuda and as a coach and selector for the Canadian eventing team adds depth to his understanding of the sport.
Dec 19, 2024
Volunteers
The VIP Volunteer: Cathy Hale Has A Thirst for Adventure and a Love for Volunteering
With a total of 382 volunteer hours in 2024, Catherine “Cathy” Hale not only topped the USEA Area III VIP Volunteer leaderboard, but she also ranked fourth out of all eventing volunteers across the country. Hale (The Villages, Florida) has worked as a travel agent for over 30 years, a career that suits her love of travel nicely. At the time of being interviewed for this article, Hale was passing the equator on a cruise to Tahiti, New Zealand, and Australia.
