Classic Three Day Webstore now open!!

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We are pleased to announce that the Waredaca Classic 3 Day store is now open!  Shop for Waredaca Classic logo wear and show your support the Waredaca Classic 3 Day.  Orders must be placed by October 1 and will be available for pick up during the Waredaca Classic 3 Day –  October 21-25, 2020.  If you will not be able to pick up your order at the event, or if you have questions about the store, please contact Chris Arthur ([email protected]) to make arrangements for pick up or shipping. 

TAB here for all the options and get your Classic LOGOWEAR NOW!!

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Wanna be a 2020 Classic competitor!?

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Get comfy and read the first of many notes to follow:

Preliminary Summary of Classic Protocol:

The Waredaca Committee has given this much consideration over the past few months and have developed a plan approved by the USEA and USEF to conduct the event.  Waredaca has already successfully held 2 Recognized and 1 Unrecognized event this year, being the first Maryland equestrian activity to be permitted by our County.  

Check our website or the USEA Classic section to be sure you are qualified and be a ROAD TO THE CHALLENGE participant as you do your final prep! Enter early to claim a space too!

We also gratefully thank those Beginner Novice riders who requested us to consider adding the BN level this year too. After further discussion, the committee decided that we probably have enough on our lists for our Classic without adding a brand new level! BUT do encourage all of those BN hopefuls to instead volunteer at the Classic and take advantage of observation of the educational sessions and activities. This will be the perfect prep for you competing next year!


Preliminary Summary of Classic Protocol:

The Waredaca Committee has given this much consideration over the past few months and have developed a plan approved by the USEA and USEF to conduct the event.  Waredaca has already successfully held 2 Recognized and 1 Unrecognized event this year, being the first Maryland equestrian activity to be permitted by our County.  


Prior to the Closing Date, date and time TBA, everyone will be required to participate in a ZOOM call with our Waredaca Committee to review a day by day description of activities with the overlying COVID 19 safeguards which will be in place.  While this written summary will take you thru each phase and area, having the ability to dialogue about and discuss anything you are unclear or particularly concerned about can be addressed during that call. EVERY rider entered will be required to be on the call OR have a suitable representative identified in advance. 


Communication will be shared via email from the Opening Date on, as our intention is to have everyone as informed as possible as the event date approaches.  As you read the summary, note any questions that come to mind and please reply back.  Be mindful that this is indeed a summary and not a detailed description.


From the USEF COVID 19 Action Plan for ALL competitions:
https://www.usef.org/media/covid19-toolkit
Everyone is responsible for reading and complying with these recommendations.  Facial covering and physically distancing are two that are most important.  Upon arrival, everyone must wear  a facial covering (unless mounted on a horse and then having a mask in a pocket or neck buff ( which are still acceptable this this moment ) in place to apply.  Everyone must also physically distance themselves from anyone near you—6 feet minimum.  There is an exemption for families and same ‘pod’ contacts but since we do not know you, simply plan to stay apart.  
We all know there are times when distancing is going to be challenged  ie care during the 10 minute box ( which will be the subject of future communication ).  If and when, complete whatever task is occurring and then resume distancing.  Masks remain in place.  
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Wear a face mask or cloth face covering at all times
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Practice PHYSICAL distancing–stay 6 feet away from EVERYBODY REGARDLESS OF WHO THEY ARE
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Frequently wash hands or use hand sanitizer
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If you have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the past fourteen (14) days, you cannot enter any competition grounds-STATE REQUIREMENT



Stabling: This year we are using FEI Stabling (feistabling.com) . These stalls are top of the line.  In addition to being larger, they also include wide, covered aisles.   See additional details in the Omnibus.  This is an area where greater risk of Covid transmission can occur UNLESS everyone is diligent about properly wearing masks and remaining distanced from anyone nearby at all times.  Self accountability will be expected.  We will also have volunteers around to assist you with anything you may need as well as providing a friendly reminder.


Briefing and unmounted educational sessions:  Small groups will be scheduled and staggered in start/end times—ie course walks.  Our evening sessions will be held in our large indoor arena-everyone will bring their own chair and space apart when getting food and in placement for the discussions.


Mounted activities and phases:  Same principle and plan.  Warm up areas will be managed accordingly.  As no spectators are permitted, only essential people should be with you at the farm.  Ideally no more than 2 per rider but that is the topic of a future chat.


Veterinary issues:
Again, same as above.  Here are the Guidelines that our Vet Dr. Chad Davis and the committee have developed.  While not absolute, we feel these will work for everyones safety:
CLASSIC Eventing Long Format COVID-19 Plan
Objective: Maintaining ideal welfare of each horse while minimizing risk of Covid transmission for people.


In Barns:
– By appointment for soundness (Fit to Compete) and TPR
– Mandatory human temps prior to on ground arrivals
– Safety bracelets to identify approved competitors and support teams (no more than 2 additional people)
When possible and affordable, separate horses by one stall for those not from the same farm.
– Farrier by appointment to encourage social distancing
– Hand Sanitizer outside of each barn; require all in stabling to bring and use their own frequently as well.
– All required documentation must be provided 7 days prior to competition in electronic form. No day off form submission – to include coggins, health certs, proof of vaccinations etc.
– Competition meeting held either outdoors or indoor arenas with social distancing rules 
– Stable office and communications done electronically
– Veterinarian and rider only to meet to during in-barns unless another individual is needed to trot the horse for examination or rider is a junior.


Horse Inspection:
– Only GJ, Vet, Announcer and Photographer along with rider plus horse; TD can supervise distancing and flow
– Holding area: rider support member and additional holding vet
– Assign times for small groups to proceed for horse inspection so as to reduce crowding of people


10 min vet box and finish
– Each competitor will have an assigned area for their vet box and finish (based on timetable and identified by competitor number to reduce confusion.  Vet box and finish can be sectioned into multiple  areas.
– Vet box and finish will be roped off so no one other than competition rider, 2 support members, veterinarian, 2 scribes (runners) will be in the area at any one time
– Water troughs will be assigned to different sections of the vet box and finish so as to reduce foot traffic and social distancing.  
– Unless indicated based on in-barn exams or occurrences requiring veterinary examination horses in the 10-min vet box will be sent onto XC 7-8mins after entering the vet box to reduce traffic.  The same will be true for the finish box where the horses will then proceed back to stabling.
– No veterinary mandate for mandatory TPR at the beginning or end of 10-min vet box, as well as the finish.  


Goal/Commentary:
– Education of horse owner/rider on the discipline of Eventing and the care required to maintain their horse’s fitness/health from beginning to end of competition
– Education can be accomplished in limited capacity to just rider and support team members (2) in an open-air space using loudspeakers.
– Limited interactions with the veterinarian will be required except in cases where veterinarian deems intervention   needed/required throughout the event including the 10-min vet box and the finish
– Maintain COVID-19 rules per the Federal, State and USEF/USEA mandates throughout the competition area/grounds
– No social gatherings — post-competition parties or gatherings,  Any planned activities would be conducted outside in large space while strictly enforcing physical distancing. 
– Communications with veterinarian and veterinary support team can be made via cellular, electronic or radio


By this point, you are probably feeling information overload!!  One of the most important things to remember is that this is both an educational and competitive experience.  You have worked hard to be here and we want you to have a safe and enjoyable Classic!!! And, even with all the extra layers, you, your horse and your team will have a fabulous experience!! That is as much our objective as anything is!!


On behalf of my very experienced and dedicated committee, we hope to see you in October galloping the Chase course and smiling from ear to ear!!!

Committee: Gretchen Butts, Pat Mansfield, Cindy Wood, Chris Donovan, Michele Schwartz, Lorraine Hutson, Chris Arthur, Kelley Williams, Steph Kohr and (honorary)  Beth Sokohl 

For this year, use your imagination and add masks and distancing !

SPREAD THE WORD!!

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THE ONLY 2020 CLASSIC BEING HELD IS AT WAREDACA AND YOU CAN BE A PART OF IT!!  

AS of 9/1/20 we received the approval of both the USEA and USEF to conduct the Classic!! And, for various reasons, we will be running the ONLY Classic in 2020!!  We are very excited to announce this and are planning accordingly, implementing COVID-19 recommendations that were part of the approval process from the organizations.  For those wishing to enter the Classic Three Day, we suggest you visit our Waredaca.com website and review what we have planned for the competition, first the Omni listing and in the Latest News Classic section, from a participant perspective:  https://waredaca.com/main-menu-page/competitions/classic-three-day-event/   

Our 2020 Lead Clinician is Sharon White! Just some of the other ‘NEW for 2020’ include…FEI stabling…….our ROAD TO THE CHALLENGE offering close to $1000 in entry fees to the lucky winner, and our online Classic Webstore and Preliminary, Training and Novice levels of competition !!

Plus that dedication the Waredaca team brings to each Classic, 15 + years strong!!

Road to the Three Day….all you need to know!

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Waredaca Classic Three Day Teams with Area II Organizers to offer Road to the Three Day Challenge

In the days when long-format eventing reigned, there was a different kind of emphasis on preparation, on endurance, on horsemanship. The nature of the competition demanded it.

Covid implications are integrated into the schedule and events.  Our goal is to keep this experience as Covid Risk Free as possible and together, we can do it!!

Road to the Three day 2020 flyer

The 2020 Waredaca Classic Three Day Event is a formative experience for young riders, amateurs and professionals alike.  Lead Clinician for 2020, Sharon White, International competitor and popular coach and rider,  Waredaca Classic competitors are treated to three days filled with instruction, insight and inspiration. Sharon, with the help of an experienced team of dressage judges, event organizers, technical delegates, vets and more walk riders through every piece of the long format. This includes dressage test demos, cross country and show jumping course walks, mini steeplechase clinics, Q&As with vets, top riders and more.

To be eligible for the Challenge*, competitors must complete a minimum of two of the four events in addition to the Three Day. Points will be awarded according to placing with first place worth 10 points, second worth eight (8), third place seven (7), fourth place six (6), fifth place five (5) and sixth place four (4). Completion of an event that meets the Minimum Eligibility Requirements (MER) will be awarded three points. Points for the Three Day will be doubled in value. Interested competitors CAN ENROLL BY CONTACTING SECRETARY CINDY:  [email protected]