Road to the AEC: The Riddler Will Have His Swan Song at the AEC with Madison James
We found The Riddler when I had fallen out of love with riding. He was kind of my mom’s last effort to keep me in the saddle. If it didn’t work, it didn’t work, and I’d go play volleyball.
Road to the AEC: OTTB Master Rudy Defies the Odds with Sara Staley
In April 2019, I adopted a Thoroughbred gelding named Master Rudy (Fusaichi Pegasus x Sacred Sue) from Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue in West Virginia. At the time, I wasn’t searching for my next event horse. In fact, I wasn’t searching for a competition horse at all.
Road to the AEC: After a 20-Year Riding Hiatus, Dawn Swingen is Enjoying Her Eventing Journey
I have been riding since I can remember, but I grew up showing and raising American Saddlebreds. My old show mare, Desi, was 23 years old when my 9-year-old daughter, Lauren, had joined Pony Club and started eventing. Desi was the babysitter that any parent wants for their child. I didn’t know a ...
Road to the AEC: Mother/Daughter Duo Audra Bielke and Amelia Spouse Share a Bond Through Horses and Eventing
The best part of the Road to the AEC is experiencing it through my daughter’s eyes. She is so determined and enthusiastic—it makes me feel like a 13-year old myself some days! And that is a cause for joy. I can’t wait to share this experience with her in August.
USEA Podcast #417: AEC Bound Against All Odds
The road to the USEA American Eventing Championships looks different for every rider, and this episode celebrates two unforgettable journeys.
USEA Welcomes Equestrian Team Apparel as Bronze Sponsor for the 2026 American Eventing Championships
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to announce that Equestrian Team Apparel has signed on as a Bronze Sponsor of the 2026 USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC), taking place Aug. 25–30, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky.
Road to the AEC: Mady Hsue Has Found Her Partner in Crime in ISO Cambria
This will be my first AEC, and I’ll be attending with my absolute best friend and partner in crime, ISO Cambria, or "Cami."
USEA Announces Antech Diagnostics as Bronze Sponsor for the 2026 AEC
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to announce Antech Diagnostics as a Bronze Level Sponsor of the 2026 USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC), which will be held August 25–30, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky.
Start Party Planning for the 2026 USEA AEC in Lexington, KY
The USEA American Eventing Championships Presented by Nutrena Feeds are the pinnacle event for USEA members as the top competitors from across the country go head-to-head at every level from Starter to Advanced. But the week of Aug. 25–30 isn’t all serious competition–it is a whole lot of fun, to...
Road to the AEC: Blair Dunleavy and Virginia Gentleman are Back and Loving the Sport
I bought Virginia Gentleman, or "TJ" in late 2019 as a 4-year-old off the track for only a few short months. As an amateur rider, I knew taking on a young OTTB would come with challenges but what I didn’t expect was just how long and how challenging our path was destined to be.
