One Big Thing: Classic Format Event Clinic at the DelMarVa Eventing Rally
Alongside the DelMarVa Region Pony Club’s upcoming 3-Day Qualifying Eventing Rally on June 19-21, the club has announced that they will also be hosting a Classic Format Event Clinic. The clinic will be open to the general public (not just Pony Clubbers) and have stabling available on site. This clinic is designed to introduce eventers to the Classic Format and give riders hands-on experience with the format’s key components. The Classic Format offers a focused, practical introduction, blending expert talks, hands-on skill work, and a mock endurance day to help riders move confidently into this competition style.
In the words of the late great Jimmy Wofford, “the Classic Format tests endurance and speed in ways that are not found in the Olympic format. I have always maintained that Classic Eventing is not merely a test of training, but of character. Like Vince Lombardi, I think that ‘fatigue makes cowards of us all.’”
This is all being done in thankful cooperation with Fair Hill International and will be held at the Fair Hill NRMA Fairgrounds under the Department of Natural Resources, Fair Hill.
Schedule Overview:
FRIDAY SESSIONS
- Dressage Fix-A-Test — Lauren Annette
- Jog Out Inspections — Jane Sleeper
Evening Talk: Preparing for Your First Classic Format — Phillip Dutton
SATURDAY SESSIONS
- Working in the Vet Box — Steve Berkowitz, DVM
- Roads & Tracks, ‘Riding for Pace and Efficiency’ — Valerie Pride
- Steeplechase Schooling — Matt Brown
Evening Talk: ‘Using Technology in Your Training’ — Hayley Frielick
SUNDAY
- Mock Endurance day simulating the Classic Format experience from start to finish!
Signups and registration for the clinic can be found here on the DelMarVa Region Pony Club site, as well as further information on the clinic’s learning objectives, format, and logistics. There are also options to sign up for stabling and dinner. Register now — we anticipate this excellent opportunity to fill up quickly!
Major International Events This Weekend
Nations Cup at Bicton International CCIO4*-S (GBR): [Website] [Tickets] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream]
Baborowko Equestrian Festival CCI4*-L (POL): [Website] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer] [Live Stream]
Royal Jump Chaumont-en-Vexin CCI4*-L (FRA): [Website] [Tickets] [Schedule] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map]
US Events This Weekend
Equestrians’ Institute HT (WA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map]
IEA HT (IN): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]
The Spring Event at Archer (WY): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map]
GMHA June HT (VT): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
MCTA HT at Shawan Downs (MD): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Ocala Summer I + Area III Championships (FL): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Genesee Valley Riding & Driving Club Spring HT (NY): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]
Essex HT (NJ): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Carriage House Farm Combined Test (MN): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring]
Other Links and Reading
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- Sport vs. Leuisure Horses: Who Leads Better Lives?
- Redefining Progress: Riding as a Chronically Ill Adult Amateur
- Test Your Warm-Up Ring Etiquette IQ!
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Go Eventing
Get to know That’s Me Z and Tommy Greengard as they prepare to represent USA Eventing this week on the European Tour at the Bicton CCIO4*-S:
