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Bred to Event Classic is hosted by Loch Moy Farm, in combination with Maryland International Equestrian Foundation. It is a competition dedicated to the breeding of event-bred horses. This classic championship will be an opportunity for breeders and owners alike to showcase their decision-making and horsemanship with the young horses they show.
With the news that the Future Event Horse program is no longer facilitated by USEA, Bred to Event Classic will further support the dedicated breeders and competitors that Loch Moy Farm has hosted at East Coast Future Event Horse Championships for 10 years.
There will be qualifiers and championships for yearlings through 5-year-olds. Robin Walker, Chris Ryan, Susan Graham-White, Stephen Bradley and Peter Gray are among the seasoned judges of this special event. This is intended to be a competition dedicated to the young horse.
There will be special awards for Maryland Bred horses, TB horses, US bred horses, and prize money will be split between Breeders/Owners, and Riders. Winners of the yearling through 3-year-old competition will automatically be given a free entry for 2024 Bred to Event Classic. Winning horses of the 4 and 5-year-old competition will be given an annual entry for 3 years into the Maryland Horse Trials recognized events.
Rules & Guidelines
- All horses must be registered with a breed association and must provide proper identifying papers to verify age.
- Due to the time constraints of required performances, there is a limit of 15 entrants in each division.
- Entrants will be chosen based on their timestamped entry form.
- If certain divisions are not filled, there may be potential to take more horses in other divisions.
- Entry information is listed under each calendar date.
Bred To Event score sheets are unique to this series. Individual scoresheets will be provided to competitors after the competition, and a comparative scoresheet showing scores for all the horses in the competition will be posted on the scoreboard. For each age group Championships, the top two horses from each age will be named as Champion and Reserve Champion. The horse that scored the highest percentage in his/her original class will be named the Champion; the horse that scored the second highest percentage in his/her original class will be named Reserve Champion. If there are two (or more) horses with the same score—i.e. “tied scores” then yearlings and 2-year-olds ties will be broken by highest general impression score and 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds will use highest jumping score. If there is still a tie, the judge will decide the winner.
- All payments must be completed on Compete Easy.
- No checks, no cash, no website or Venmo payment.
- Refunds: Scratch through the final close date with a refund less $25 office/scratch fee. AFTER THE FINAL CLOSING DATE, NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS WILL BE ISSUED – NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Wait List: If there is a wait list, a refund or credit less the $25 office/scratch fee will be issued to any scratch whose spot can be filled off the wait list. Entries may not be transferred or sold to others if there is a wait list.
- Show cancellation: If for any reason the show is cancelled, there is no refund. Credits may be issued as circumstances allow.
- Use standard bio security practices:
- Don’t let horses touch or share equipment, drink out of the same bucket, etc.
- If your horse has a fever, don’t come.
- Don’t touch other people’s horses.
- Wash your hands frequently if you must touch other horses e.g. a trainer with multiple students who don’t board in the same barn.
- The EDCC recommends a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for out of state horses and a health declaration for all. We encourage people to take temps and do a self assessment. Safety for all. One wash stall open.
- Check for the most recent outbreak reports at: equinediseasecc.org/alerts
- NO unauthorized motor vehicles of any kind on course or near dressage
- NO unleashed dogs. $100 fine if violated.
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Class Descriptions & Schedule
Class 1: Yearling In Hand Qualifier
Class 2: Two-Year-Old In Hand Qualifier
Class 3: Three-Year-Old In Hand Qualifier
Horses will be judged in hand for their conformation and walk, then turned loosed in the jump chute to judge the trot and canter.
Championship Eligibility: Must score at least a 7.5 in conformation
Class 4: Yearling In Hand Championships
Top 10 from each Qualifier to qualify
Horses will be judged by two championship judges on movement using the same format as the qualifier. The conformation score will carry over from their qualifier and scores added to place the winner.
Class 5: Two-Year-Olds In Hand Championships
Top 10 from each Qualifier to qualify
Horses will be judged by two championship judges on movement using the same format as the qualifier. The conformation score will carry over from their qualifier and scores added to place the winner.
Class 6: Three-Year-Old Championships
Top 10 from each Qualifier to qualify
Horses will show themselves over the jumps in the jump chute (see rules for jumping specifications). The previous Qualifier’s movement and conformation scores will carry over and added to the jumping score to determine the winner.
Class 7A: Four-Year-Old Qualifier A
For 4-year-olds that are not ready to do XC jumps. Their Championship day jumping will be free schooled in the jump chute.
Horses will be shown under saddle in small groups for basic gaits. At the end of the class, they will remove the tack and be judged for conformation.
Championship Eligibility: Must score at least a 7.5 in conformation
Class 7B: Four Year Old Qualifier B
For 4-year-olds who have more experience in jumping under saddle.
Horses will be ridden in small groups Under Saddle to show basic gaits and then be judged on conformation at end of class. Afterwards, they will jump a short Derby course.
Championship Eligibility: Must score at least a 7.5 in conformation.
Class 8: Five-Year-Olds Qualifier
Horses will be ridden in small groups Under Saddle to show basic gaits and then be judged on conformation at end of class. Afterwards, they will jump a short Derby course.
Championship Eligibility: Must score at least a 7.5 in conformation
Class 9A: Four-Year-Old Championship A
Top 10 from Class 7A to qualify
Horses will be judged by two Championship judges over fences in the Jump Chute. The previous Qualifiers movement and conformation scores will carry over and added to the jumping score to determine the winner.
Class 9B: Four-Year-Old Championship B
Top 10 from Class 7B, who jumped the short Derby course on Saturday
Horses will do a short dressage test, and then do a Derby course, with an Open Gallop at the end of the course.
Class 10: Five-Year-Old Championship
Top 10 from Class 8
Horses will do a short dressage test, and then do a Derby course, with an Open Gallop at the end of the course.
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