Are you thinking of competing in a long-format Classic Three-Day? Join the Waredaca Eventing Education Foundation in the Road to the Classic Seminar Series. This series is a mix of online webinars and in person clinics with top riders, trainers, and veterinarians to help you prep for a Classic Three-Day event. The series is open to riders of all levels and all ages from all over!
This series is brought to you by the Waredaca Eventing Education Foundation and supported by the Maryland Horse Industry Board grant program.
April 20th Webinar – Making a Fitness Plan with Natalie Hollis & Suz Cornue
Natalie and Suz of Destination Eventing are both upper level event riders who specialize in producing top horses and riders in the sport of eventing. They are active in the USEA ECP program and were awarded the 2024 USEA ECP Sue Hersey Award for their dedication to teaching eventing.
May 12 Clinic – Steeplechase & Pace Work with Stephen Bradley
This in person clinic will give riders a chance to learn about the proper pace for Roads & Tracks as well as practice the Steeplechase phase under the watchful eye of Olympian Stephen Bradley. Stephen is a veteran US Equestrian Team member and one of only two US riders to have won both Burghley and the Kentucky Three-Day Event. Stephen is also a two-time Pan American Games Gold medalist. Space is limited so sign up today!
June webinar (date TBD) – What to Pack for a Three-Day with Colleen Rutledge
Colleen Rutledge is an international five-star event rider and show jumper who also happens to be a US Pony Club A graduate. With her horse Shiraz, Colleen was the first person to complete five Northern Hemisphere five-star events with the same horse and with no cross country penalties. She was a USET member in 2015 with her homebred Covert Rights at the World Equestrian Festival in Aachen, Germany. As a world traveler, Colleen will be sharing her packing list for what to bring (and not to bring) to a Classic Three-Day event.
July 8 Webinar – Navigating the Vet Box with Dr. Chad
Dr. Chad Davis of Davis Equine is the official veterinarian for the Waredaca Classic Three-Day as well as being the lead veterinarian for horse trials and CCIs across the country. During this webinar, he will be walking participants through what they need to bring to the vet box, what is expected of the rider and horse, and also how to build your vet box team.
August 12 Clinic – Navigating the Vet Box with Dr. Julie Augustine, brought to you by WEEF
Webinar guest speaker Julie Augustine, DVM has Classic Three-Day experience both leading the veterinarian team and as a competitor herself! Dr. Augustine’s presentation will focus on the veterinary aspects of the traditional three-day event, including the purpose and management of the 10-minute box, veterinary inspections, and the importance of recognizing and managing equine health throughout all three phases. Drawing on her experiences as both the event veterinarian and a competitor, she will offer practical insights into how to navigate endurance day and have a happy, healthy horse throughout the competition.
September 29 Clinic – Road to the Classic 3Day Steeplechase & Pace Clinic with Stephen Bradley, brought to you by WEEF
Thinking of competing in a long-format Classic 3Day this year? Come learn about the Steeplechase phase with Olympic event rider Stephen Bradley! Participants will practice proper pace for Roads & Tracks as well as practice jumping the steeplechase brushes used for the Waredaca Classic Three-Day Event.
October 5 Clinic – Horse Inspection Tips & Practice with Dr. Megan Snyder, brought to you by WEEF
Guest clinician Dr. Megan Snyder, VMD will be in person at Waredaca to explain what the ground jury is looking for, how to present your horse, and offer tips as you practice jogging horses. Dr. Snyder is an FEI Official Veterinarian for Eventing, a USEF testing veterinarian and a member of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) where she serves on the Performance Horse Committee.