Bred to Event Classic

• All horses must be registered with a breed association and must provide proper identifying papers to verify age.
• Participants must enter both the Qualifier and Championship for their horse’s age group at the same time.
• If a horse does not receive a qualifying score moving them into the Championships, a full refund for the Championship division will be issued the day after the event, October 2.
• 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.

Qualifier Entry Form
   
Championship Entry Form

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.

Download Dressage Tests

Download Scoresheets

The standard is that of a top-quality event horse with the ‘whole picture’, as well as the ‘parts’, being considered. Conformational weaknesses that may predispose to structural unsoundness in an event horse’s development, training and use will be noted and scored based on severity.

Will be judged on the qualifying day and will be carried over to the championship day. All horses must receive a score of 75% to be eligible for the championship round. Each horse must be shown in a snaffle bridle for conformation except for the yearling class who will have the option to show in either a bridle or a halter.

Any unruly horse of any gender or age which endangers its handler, other horses, their handlers, the judges, or the ring crew will be dismissed.

A Handler – Is defined as anyone holding or leading a young horse.

• Conservative attire is required, with safe footwear. The shirt must have a collar and long or short sleeves. Polo shirts are acceptable. No T-shirts allowed. It is required that handlers are to wear protective headgear. Gloves are recommended.
• A release must be signed by all handlers handles.
• A handler or groom may only hold one horse at any given time during the competition in or near the competition areas.
• Handlers must be 16 years old as of January 1 of the current year.
• A handler may each carry only one whip or one standard lunging whip (without attachments, i.e. plastic bags, etc.). In addition, disruptive noisemaking devices are not permitted in the competition ring or the warm-up area.

A professional team of handlers will be provided for all horses in hand and in the jump chute. Owners may handle their own horses for standing conformation and walk if they choose.

• All horses participating must be issued a competition number, which must be worn at all times when exercising or competing.
• Any unruly horse which endangers its rider/handler, other horses, their rider/handlers, the judges, or the ring crew may be dismissed by the judge.

Rules for 1-2-3 year-oldsRules 4-5 year-olds

• 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