The thrill of the “chase” lives on for those who still want to experience the unforgettable rush of the classic format three-day event! Long-format classic format events from the Preliminary to Beginner Novice levels are available in the SmartPak Equine USEA Classic Series and include Roads and Tracks, Steeplechase, and Cross-Country on Endurance Day. In addition educational activities are offered at the Classic Series Events.

Qualifications

Preliminary Three-Day Event (P3D):  Open to competitors beginning the calendar year of their 14th birthday, on horses five years of age or older.  Both the competitor and the horse, though not necessarily as a combination, must have obtained an NQR at four horse trials at the Preliminary Level or higher. 

Training Three-Day Event (T3D):  Open to competitors of any age, on horses four years of age or older. Both the competitor and the horse must have obtained NQR’s at four horse trials at the Training Level or higher, one of which must be attained as a combination. A competitor established at the Preliminary level may compete on a horse which has obtained 2 NQR’s at the Training Level or higher.

Novice Three-Day Event (N3D):  Open to competitors of any age, on horses four years of age or older. The rider must complete with a numerical final score four Novice Horse Trials or higer. 

Beginner Novice Three-Day Event (BN3D):  Open to competitors of any age, on horses four years of age or older. The rider must complete with a numerical final score four Beginner Novice Horse Trials or higer. Horse and rider both must be USEA members. 

Prizes

This year the SmartPak Equine USEA Classic Event winners have the opportunity to compete for a variety of prizes including: SmartPak Halters and Lead Shanks, SmartPak Bridles, Fleeceworks Saddle Pads, Stackhouse Saddles and much more! 

Schedule

2013 Preliminary Three-Day Events

Hagyard Midsouth, Lexington, KY (Area VIII), October 17-20

2013 Training Three-Day Events

Twin Rivers, Paso Robles, CA (Area VI), April 10-14
Heart of the Carolinas, Chesterfield, SC (Area III), May 1-5
Indiana Eventing Association, Edinburgh, IN (Area VIII), May 30-June 2
Colorado Horse Park, Parker, CO (Area IX), May 31-June 2
Coconino, Flagstaff, AZ (Area X), July 12-15
Event at Rebecca Farm, Kalispell, MT (Area VII), July 24-28
Hagyard Midsouth, Lexington, KY (Area VIII), October 17-20
Waredaca, Laytonsville, MD (Area II), October 24-27   
Galway Downs, Temecula, CA (Area VI), November 1-4
MeadowCreek Park, Kosse, TX (Area V), November 22-24

2013 Novice Three-Day Events

Twin Rivers, Paso Robles, CA (Area VI), April 10-14
Heart of the Carolinas, Chesterfield, SC (Area III), May 1-5
Indiana Eventing Association, Edinburgh, IN (Area VIII), May 30-June 2
Coconino, Flagstaff, AZ (Area X), July 12-15
Event at Rebecca Farm, Kalispell, MT (Area VII), July 24-28
Waredaca, Laytonsville, MD (Area II), October 24-27
MeadowCreek Park, Kosse, TX (Area V), November 22-24

2013 Beginner Novice Three-Day Events

Heart of the Carolinas, Chesterfield, SC (Area III), May 1-5