The Bred to Event Classic

Hosted by Loch Moy Farm

July 27-28, August 17-18, September 14-15

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, Cathy Tucker-Slaterbeck, Susan Graham White and Ian Stark are among the seasoned judges 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.

*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 recieve 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. Two judges to be present each day. 

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

*** NOTIFICATION - Due to the time constraints of required performances, we have been limited to 15 entrants in each division. A waitlist will be open for all classes. If certain divisions are not filled, there may be potential to take more horses in other divisions. 

Class List:

Saturday, July 27th

Class 1.  Yearling In Hand Qualifier

Class 2. Two Year Old In Hand Qualifier

Class 3. Three Year Old In Hand Qualifier

Horses will be judged in hand for their conformation and walk. Then turned loosed in the jump chute to judge the trot and canter. Must score at least a 7.5 in conformation to be eligible for the Championships. 

Sunday, July 28th

Class 7A. Four Year Old Qualifier 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 7.5 in conformation to be eligible for the Championships. 

Class 7B. Four Year Old Qualifier  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 7.5 in conformation to be eligible for the Championships. 

Class 8. Five Year Olds Qualifier

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 7.5 in conformation to be eligible for the Championships