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stown) and Waredaca (Laytonsville). T is year’s championship competition will take place on October 17-18 at the Fair Hill Special Events Zone. Horses must score a minimum of 75% or higher at any qualifying event to compete at the championships. Sally Ike (USA) and Christian Schacht


(GER) return as judges this year for the 5-Year-Old Championship with Ike judg- ing dressage while Schacht judges the con- formation phase. Both judges team up to score the jumping phase. US-based judges Linda Zang, Marilyn Payne, Anne Moss, and Phyllis Dawson will judge the 4-Year- Old Championships.


WEEF Awards $10k in Scholar- ships


T anks to the generous support of do-


nors, the Waredaca Eventing Education Foundation awarded $10,000 in scholar- ships through its Jimmy Woff ord Memorial Scholarship Fund. T e Fund was established in 2023 and WEEF awarding scholarships to two local event riders. T is year, the scholar- ship program expanded nationally to award 10 scholarships. Winners received a $1000 schol- arship to be used towards educational expenses as well as an entry into one Classic T ree-Day


WEEF 2024 Jimmy Woff ord Memorial Scholarship winner Bonnie Coulter won the Indiana Eventing As- sociation Classic Three-Day this past May.


September; Courtney Calnan of Nicholasville, KY, who will be competing in the Haygard Midsouth T ree-Day this October and Isabelle Esau of Buellton, CA, who will be competing in the Ram Tap Classic 3-Day this November. In addition, scholarship winners Olivia Hick- man of Lexington, VA, and Erica Leslie Jones of


event of their choice. T is year’s winners include: Susan Gentry-


Smetana of Sandy, UT, who will be compet- ing in the Spokane Sport Horse Classic in


Alexandria, VA, will both be competing in the Waredaca Classic T ree-Day Event this October. Scholarship winner Bonnie Coulter of Robin-


son, IL, already competed and won the Indiana Eventing Association classic this past May! Fellow scholarship winner Keira McKeon of San Clemente, CA, placed sixth at T e Event at Rebecca Farm Classic in July.


HISA Increases Standdown Time for Fetlock Injections


Several proposed rule changes from the


Horseracing Integrity and Safety Author- ity (HISA) to its Racetrack Safety Program were approved by the Federal Trade Com- mission and went into eff ect on July 8. T e biggest change now in eff ect is the in-


creased standdown time for fetlock cortico- steroid injections, which has been lengthened to 14 days before working and 30 days before racing. T is has doubled from previous rules. In addition, there are updates to the current


prohibited practices list for foals born 2023 or later (beginning with 2-year-olds of 2025). Start- ing in 2025, foals born 2023 or later who have had their shins pin/freeze-fi red will not be able to participate in a covered horse race or workout.


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Aug 3-4 Aug 7


Late Summer - Autumn 2024 Loch Moy Dressage Festivals 3 & 4


Aug 17-18 Bred To Event Classic Qualifier (Yearlings-5 yr olds) Aug 21 Sept 7


Twilight Eventing Twilight Eventing


Sept 7-8 USEA YEH Qualifier


Sept 13-15 LMF Bred to Event Classic Championship Sept 21 Sept 28 Oct 4-6


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PYT/PYT Dressage & Blue Ribbon Jump Rounds Spy Coast Farm Young Horse Show


Oct 12-13 MDHT Highland Series Horse Trials presented by HCS, USA Saddlery


Nov 2-3 Dec 7-8 USEA MDHT #3 + AREA 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS


Oct 14-20 XC Schooling on the Competition Course Oct 26


PYT/PYT Dressage & Blue Ribbon Jump Rounds


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SCHOOLING: Call or Text 301-514-0111 to schedule all schooling Be A Volunteer!


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WSSC Water has issued a Request for Information (RFI) from qualified companies for rehabilitation or rebuilding services for an equestrian facility located in the Avenel community in Potomac, Maryland.


The facility (also known as the stable or barn) is located on WSSC Water property and is currently unsafe for use. The property also includes a riding ring, paddocks and riding trails.


WSSC Water issued a separate RFI for comprehensive equestrian center management services. We are seeking to better understand the market related to people or companies that provide these types of services.


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