When 15-year-old Sophia Lieberman first laid eyes on her dapple gray mustang Bear Necessities three years ago in Alabama, she had no idea what the future might hold for them. Lieberman and her mother, Dr. Alison LaCarrubba, DVM, were on the hunt for a new project pony, and the 14-hand gelding seemed like he might be a good fit.
USEA CEO Rob Burk and USEA President Lou Leslie hopped on a call with Host Nicole Brown to chat all about the USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds. From how the eventing community rallied together following Liz Halliday's fall in the Advanced Final to the amazing stories that came to light during the event, we chat about everything at this year's AEC that inspired us and remind us why this event is truly one of the most exciting events of the year!
With the USEA American Eventing Championship presented by Nutrena Feeds gaining in popularity and prestige every year, it came as no surprise to Event Secretary, Cavan Allen, and Head of Scheduling, Debbie Hinkle, that attempting to accommodate over 1,000 entries for this year’s event would take a herculean effort.
Thoroughbreds were celebrated during the 2024 USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Nutrena Feeds as the two top-placed Thoroughbreds in each division were recognized as the Thoroughbred Incentive Program (TIP) Champions and Reserve Champions. This year 24 horses were presented with the TIP Champion Awards across 26 divisions.
The 2024 USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Nutrena Feeds has been a resounding success, solidifying its place as one of the largest eventing competitions in North American history. With over 1,000 entries and competition running from Tuesday to Sunday, several days lasting beyond 9:00 p.m., the week's accomplishments were made possible thanks to the generous support of the USEA AEC sponsors.
The inaugural Horse & Country USEA Starter championships wrapped up under a beautiful Kentucky sunset at the USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Nutrena Feeds. Meet our winners below!
Six Beginner Novice divisions got their chance to shine in the Rolex Arena today for their show jumping at the USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Nutrena Feeds. Meet our new champions below!
What a week it has been, and what better way to draw it to a close than by crowning our final champions of 2024 AND our first-ever Horse and Country USEA Open Starter and Horse and Country USEA Starter Champions! We can't wait to see who rises to the top of all of the six Beginner Novice and two Starter Championships.
Six Novice divisions crowned their champions in the Rolex Arena on Saturday at the USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Nutrena Feeds. Read on to learn more about them!
Sixty combinations cantered around the world-famous Kentucky Horse Park for their cross-country phase in the inaugural Horse & Country USEA Starter Championship this evening. From big-eyed youngsters to adorable ponies, the division had its share of heartwarming and cheer-worthy moments.
Dressage is officially done at the 2024 USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Nutrena Feeds as Beginner Novice and Starter level competitors make their way out to Jay Hambly's cross-country courses and Novice level competitors turn their attention to their final phase of the weekend.