MDHT Bred To Event Classic Championship - Presented by Horse Sport MD - September
9/13/2025 − 9/14/2025
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**UPDATED SCHEDULE**
The Saturday, September 13, Championship will run for 4 and 5 year olds for materiale and derby courses at the BN and Novice levels.
*In order to host the BN and Novice Derby divisions, we must have 3 qualified entries in each division.
The Sunday, September 14, Championship will be for yearlings through 4 year olds in the jump chute.
Join the Bred to Event Classic at Loch Moy Farm in Adamstown Maryland! Qualifiers on July 27, Aug 23 & Sept 12, 2025 with Championships Sept 13–14, 2025. Showcase your Event-bred horses under top judges, presented by Horse Sport Maryland.
The Bred to Event Classic Hosted by Loch Moy Farm Final Qualifier is September 12 with the Championships on September 13th - 14th
JUDGES
September - Susan Graham White, Helen Brettell, and Stephen Bradley
September Championship - Phyllis Dawson and Stephen Bradley
**Each Judge at the championship will judge separately and the scores will then be averaged together
The 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, Helen Brettell, Susan Graham White, Cathy Slaterbeck, Stephen Bradley, Kim Severson, Phyllis Dawson and Cindy Anderson-Blank are among the seasoned judges and designers of this special event 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, and prize money will be split between Breeders/Owners, and Riders. Prize Money will be distributed among the divisions based on entry numbers.
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 receive a handler as they do not compete in the jump chute
**Entry fee's have increased due to an increase in handler & judging costs
***After final closing, any class that has less than 3 entries will not be ran. The 2 or less entries in the class will be refunded
🐎 How to Enter on STRIDER
Please read carefully to avoid delays or rejected entries.
📌 Required Horse Information
-Horse Name, Breed, Height, Age, Gender, Color
-Horse Owner Name, Email, and Phone → MUST be included on your STRIDER entry form.
-Breeder Name if available
-Horse for Sale? Upload a high-resolution photo of your horse as a file attachment. We'll include in the Breeder's Guide!
✅ You MUST own the photo or have the photographer’s permission to use it.
Attach official breed paperwork or email it to mdhorsetrials@gmail.com
before the closing date.
📄 Mandatory Documents
To compete, the following items must be received by MDHT:
📌 Current, negative Coggins (must be valid for competition date)
📌 Maryland Horse Trials Release signed by everyone handling the horse on the ground
🏆 Championship Entries
Unqualified horses planning to compete on September 12th may enter the Championship before completing their qualifier.
All documents must be received by the closing date.
A $25 processing fee will be charged for paperwork submitted after the closing date.
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* Owner can choose to hand walk horse in the chute during the scheduled familiarization period(s).
* 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
*** 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:
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.
Class 4A. 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 4B. Four Year Old Qualifier B—(for those 4 year old's 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 5. Five Year Old's 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
The championship schedule is tentative and subject to change based on entry numbers.
Saturday - Classes 4B & 5
Sunday - Classes 1 - 4A (All Jump Chute classes to be held on Sunday)
For more information on judging and rules, please see attached PDFS.
Thank you to our sponsor, Horse Sport Maryland- learn more at https://horsesportmaryland.com/
Organizer Notes
Please ensure initial entry is as complete as possible! We will be putting together an online + print Breeders Guide based on your entry information.
Refunds: Scratch through the final close date with a refund less $25 office/scratch fee/processing fees. AFTER THE FINAL CLOSING DATE, NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS WILL BE ISSUED – NO EXCEPTIONS.
Wait List: If there is a wait list, a refund or credit less the $25 office/scratch/processing fee will be issued to any scratch whose spot can be filled off the wait list. Entries may not be transferred or sold to others if there is a wait list.
Show cancellation: If for any reason the show is cancelled, there is no refund. Credits may be issued as circumstances allow.
✅ Submit a Complete Entry
The organizer requests the following for a complete entry - Learn More:
- Coggins
- Horse Breed, Height, Color, Gender, Age (Foal Date)
- Horse Photo if for sale- Optional
- Owner's Name, Email, Phone
- Breeder Name (if available)
Class 1 - Yearling In Hand Championship SUNDAY
$200.00
Class 2 - Two Year Old In Hand Championship SUNDAY
$200.00
Class 3 - Three Year Old In Hand Championship SUNDAY
$200.00
Class 4A - Four Year Old Championship (Jump Chute) SUNDAY
$225.00
Class 4B - Four Year Old Championship (Derby Course) SATURDAY if at least 3 entries
$250.00
Class 5 - Five Year Old Championship SATURDAY if at least 3 entries
$250.00
- Late Fee$25.00
- 🔴 Muck Deposit- MANDATORY - MUST SELECT WITH STABLING$25.00
- Bag of Shavings$12.00
- Tent Camping (No Hookup, One Night)$25.00
- Camper with Hookup (One Night)$50.00
- Day Stall$50.00
- Tack Stall$50.00
Administrative Information
Ride Time: Ride Times will be emailed to competitors by Wednesday morning, following the final closing date
Change Policy: Changes are not permitted.
Refund Policy: No refunds.-
Entry Option(s)
Secure Spot: Pay in full via STRIDER
