Divisions/Classes
1. The Event Derby®- Intro #1: Dressage Test: USEF 2014 Beginner Novice Test A. Jumping Course: maximum height 18"-20", approx. 12-15 obstacles (water and ditches are optional), approx. 500-700 meters in length, speed 250 mpm.
1J: Jumping Phase Only (no dressage)
1D: Dressage Phase Only (no jumping)
2. The Event Derby®- Intro #2: Dressage Test: USEF 2014 Beginner Novice Test A. Jumping Course: Same as division 1 above, except speed of 275 mpm.
2J: Jumping Phase Only (no dressage)
2D: Dressage Phase Only (no jumping)
3A. The Event Derby®- Beginner Novice #1: Dressage Test: USEF 2014 Beginner Novice Test A. Jumping Course: maximum height 2'7", 12-15 obstacles, approx. 600 meters in length, speed 275 mpm.
3AJ: Jumping Phase Only (no dressage)
3AD: Dressage Phase Only (no jumping)
3B. The Event Derby®- Beginner Novice #2: Dressage Test: USEF 2014 Beginner Novice Test B. Jumping Course: Same as division 3 above, except speed 300 mpm.
3BJ: Jumping Phase Only (no dressage)
3BD: Dressage Phase Only (no jumping)
4A. The Event Derby®- Novice #1: Dressage Test: USEF 2014 Novice Test A. Jumping Course: maximum height 2'11", approximately 14-16 obstacles, approx. 700 meters in length, speed 300 mpm.
4AJ: Jumping Phase Only (no dressage)
4AD: Dressage Phase Only (no jumping)
4B. The Event Derby®- Novice #2: Dressage Test: USEF 2014 Novice Test B. Jumping Course: Same as division 5 above, except speed 325 mpm.
4BJ: Jumping Phase Only (no dressage)
4BD: Dressage Phase Only (no jumping)
5A. The Event Derby®- Training #1: Dressage Test: USEF 2014 Training Test A. Jumping Course: maximum height 3'3", approx. 16-18 obstacles, approx. 700 meters in length, speed 325 mpm.
5AJ: Jumping Phase Only (no dressage)
5AD: Dressage Phase Only (no jumping)
5B. The Event Derby®- Training #2: Dressage Test: USEF 2014 Training Test B. Jumping Course: Same as division 7 above, except speed 350 mpm.
5BJ: Jumping Phase Only (no dressage)
5BD: Dressage Phase Only (no jumping)
6A. The Event Derby®- Preliminary #1: Dressage Test: USEF 2014 Preliminary Test A. Jumping Course: maximum height 3'7", approx. 15-20 obstacles, approx. 800 meters in length, speed 350 mpm.
6AJ: Jumping Phase Only (no dressage)
6AD: Dressage Phase Only (no jumping)
6B. The Event Derby®- Preliminary #1: Dressage Test: USEF 2014 Preliminary Test B. Jumping Course: Same as division 9 above, except speed 375 mpm.
6BJ: Jumping Phase Only (no dressage)
6BD: Dressage Phase Only (no jumping)
7A. The Event Derby®- Intermediate #1: Dressage Test: USEF 2014 Intermediate Test A *20x60 arena. Jumping Course: maximum height 3'9", approx. 20 obstacles, approx. 800 meters in length, speed 375 mpm.
7AJ: Jumping Phase Only (no dressage)
7AD: Dressage Phase Only (no jumping)
7B. The Event Derby®- Intermediate #2: Dressage Test: USEF 2014 Intermediate Test B *20x60 arena. Jumping Course: same as division 11 above, except speed 400 mpm.
7BJ: Jumping Phase Only (no dressage)
7B-D: Dressage Phase Only (no jumping)
8A. The Event Derby®- Advanced #1: Dressage Test: USEF 2014 Advanced Test A *20x60 arena. Jumping Course: maximum height 3'11", approx. 22 obstacles, approx. 900 meters in length, speed 400 mpm.
8AJ: Jumping Phase Only (no dressage)
8AD: Dressage Phase Only (no jumping)
8B. The Event Derby®- Advanced #2: Dressage Test: USEF 2014 Advanced Test B *20x60 arena. Jumping Course: same as division 13 above, except speed 425 mpm.
8BJ: Jumping Phase Only (no dressage)
8BD: Dressage Phase Only (no jumping)
9. The Event Derby®- Dressage Test Only: You may designate any USEF Dressage test of choice, including Western Dressage.
10. The Event Derby®- USEA Future Event Horse- Yearling to 3 Year Olds:
Conformation: Section I In-Hand (the triangle)
Section II
11. Spalding Labs/USEA Young Event Horse- 4 Year Olds:
Conformation: Section 1
USEA Young Event Horse Series Dressage Test: Section II
Jumping Test/Gallop: Section III & IV
Jumping Course: max. height 2'11", approx. 6-12 obstacles, speed not timed
12. Spalding Labs/USEA Young Event Horse- 5 Year Olds:
Conformation: Section I
USEA Young Event Horse Series Dressage Test: Section II
Jumping Test/Gallop: Sections III & IV
Jumping Course: max. height: 3'3", approx. 6-12 obstacles, speed not timed
13. USEA New Event Horse Series
Details here: http://www.useventing.com/resource/guidlines-neh
14. The Event Derby®- Event Horse 2B Challenge:
For horses who have never competed in any equestrian competition involving either jumping or dressage prior to the current show. See The Event Horse 2B Challenge rules (here) for more information.
15. The Event Derby®- Hilltoppers:
2 horses/2 riders/ approx. 2 miles. No jumps. The pair finishing closest to the secret optimum time wins. Approx. speed is 250 mpm.