Waredaca Classic Three-Day ‘Road to the Three-Day Challenge’ Returns for 2019

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The Waredaca Classic Three Day is fortunate be supported by a group of organizers in Area II who believe firmly in the importance of the Classic Format. Together with the Horse Park of New Jersey (HPNJ) Horse Trials, Seneca Valley Pony Club Horse Trials, Surefire Horse Trials, and Morven Park Horse Trials, Waredaca is pleased to announce the 2019 Road to the Three Day Challenge.

The Waredaca Classic Three Day Event is a formative experience for young riders, amateurs and professionals alike, and back for 2019 as lead clinician will be Eric Smiley, International Eventing Competitor, Coach and FEI Official. Waredaca Classic competitors are treated to three days filled with instruction, insight and inspiration.

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The Road to the Three-Day is paved with preparation, and these five events offer an ideal path to success at the Waredaca Three Day:

Horse Park of New Jersey Horse Trials – July 26-28
Waredaca Horse Trials – Aug. 17-18
Seneca Valley Pony Club Horse Trials – Sept. 7-8
Surefire Farm Horse Trials – Sept. 28-29
Morven Park Horse Trials – Oct. 4-6

To be eligible for the Challenge*, competitors must complete a minimum of two of the five events in addition to the Three Day. Points will be awarded according to placing with 1st place worth 10 points, 2nd worth eight (8), 3rd place seven (7), 4th place six (6), 5th place five (5) and 6th 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.

Winners will be awarded a cooler, generously donated by RideSafe, as well as free entry to all five participating events in 2020. A winner will be named at each of the levels offered at the Classic: Novice, Training and Preliminary.

Photo courtesy of Waredaca.

Photo courtesy of Waredaca.

Also scheduled for the week before … Lucinda Green doing what Lucinda does best!! On Sunday and Monday of Waredaca Classic Week AND the equally exceptional Max Corcoran will be doing a discussion regarding the Proper Care of the Three Day Horse at the Classic. That will be scheduled either Wednesday evening or Thursday—stay tuned for more details!

*The USEA has Classic Series qualifications for each level offered in the series. Completion of the Road to the Three Day Challenge does not, by default, qualify you for the Classic. Qualification requirements can be found on the Waredaca Classic Three Day website.

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