What Is The USEA Classic Three-Day Event Series?
Whether you call it a classic, full, or long format event, it is a thrill like no other! The United States is the only country in the world that still offers and sanctions classic format competitions which incorporate roads and tracks, steeplechase, and cross-country into four phases on speed and endurance day. The USEA Training Classic Three-Day Event (T3DE) Series is sponsored by Smartpak Equine, recognized by the United States Eventing Association (USEA) and endorsed by the United Stated Equestrian Federation (USEF). It appeals to adult amateurs and young riders who want to experience the unforgettable rush of a full format three-day event at the Training level, as well as professionals preparing their horses to move up to the Preliminary level. These events combine a competition with educational components. In early 2009, the organizers of the 5 remaining Preliminary level full format three-day events offered anywhere in the world banded together to form the USEA Preliminary Classi
