The Bred to Event Classic

Hosted by Loch Moy Farm

2024

Championships September 14-15

JUDGES
Saturday (4A 4 yo, 3 yo, 2 yo, Yr)

Peter Grey and Phyllis Dawson

Sunday (4B 4 yo & 5 yo)

Peter Gray, Cathy Tucker Slaterbeck & Phyllis Dawson

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, Sally Ike and Ian Stark are among the seasoned judges and designers of this special events championship. This is intended to be a competition dedicated to the young horse.

For the Championship in September 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 2025 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.

For the championships your horse must have received a minimum of 74% in the conformation portion in one of the qualifying shows. If you have any questions about qualifying, please email us at [email protected]

*Your entry fee includes a professional team of handlers in the jump chute. You do not need to bring your own handler. Yearlings and two year old will not receive a handler as they do not compete in the jump chute

* Owner can choose to hand walk horse in the chute. However, new this year is a jog strip right out front of the chute itself. It is regulation size (16' X 130' trot area) with footing. 

* Jump chute size increased from 132' X 72' to 156' X 90'

* 3 Year Old horses will also have access to the jump chute. 

Updated from 2023

1. At least two judges to be present each day. 

2. Ribbon placings for 1st-10th place in both the Qualifier and the Championships 

Class List:

Schedule is subject to change depending on entry numbers 

Saturday, September 14th

Class 4A. Four Year Old Championship A-- (for 4 year old horses 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.  Must score at least a 74% in conformation to be eligible for the Championships

Class 3. Three Year Old In Hand Championship

Class 2. Two Year Old In Hand Championship

Class 1.  Yearling In Hand Championship

Sunday, September 15th

Class 4B. Four Year Old Championship  B—(for those 4 year olds who have more experience in jumping under saddle)

Horses will be judged ridden in small groups Under Saddle to show basic gaits. After that they will jump a short Derby course. Conformation will be judged at the conclusion of the flat class.  Must score at least a 74% in conformation to be eligible for the Championships. 

Class 5. Five Year Olds Championship

Horses will be judged ridden in small groups Under Saddle to show basic gaits. After that they will jump a short Derby course. Conformation will be judged at the conclusion of the flat class.  Must score at least a 74% in conformation to be eligible for the Championships

For more information on judging and rules, go to Bred to Event Classic - The Maryland Horse Trials at Loch Moy Farm