For better or for worse, the classic long format event is no longer part of eventing at the international levels — but that doesn’t mean it isn’t still a valuable aspect of the sport! A number of incredible venues around the country keep the long format alive at the lower levels, providing irreplaceable educational (not to mention fun!) opportunities on the USEA calendar.
Waredaca Farm in Laytonsville, Maryland has hosted their classic format three-day event every October for the past 18 years. This year they even added a Beginner Novice classic division, in addition to their Novice though Preliminary offerings, and saw their highest numbers of entries this year. They’ve recently released this excellent promotional video for the event that explains what makes it so special and why the classic long format can be such a great experience for so many horses and riders.
