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Jun 17, 2014
2004-2014: AEC Celebrates Ten Years with Extravagant Product and Cash Prizes
The 2014 Nutrena USEA American Eventing Championships, presented by VTO Saddlery, returns to the Texas Rose Horse Park in Tyler, Texas on September 25-28. Recently taken over by the USEA to organize, the Championships now offer unrivaled cash and product prizes for its 10 year celebration.
Thanks to many devoted sponsors, the USEA has accrued nearly $100,000 in prize money to be awarded across all 15 divisions. Additionally, hundreds of thousands of dollars in products will be distributed to first through sixth place finishers, including saddles, helmets, body protectors, boots, blankets, saddle pads, horse feed, supplements, magazines, therapeutic products, custom paintings, stall plaques, gift certificates and much more provided by the generous sponsors.
The Adequan USEA Gold Cup Championship will take place at the AEC, boasting a $40,000 purse for the Advanced division. Riders will have to qualify at one of the eleven designated Gold Cup competitions in order to be eligible for the Championship prize. The Advanced division is also designated as the USEF National Advanced Horse Trials Championship, in which the highest placed U.S. citizen will receive the prestigious Jack Le Goff Trophy.
Other awards distributed at the AEC include the Captain Mark Phillips Pony Rider Awards, Omega Alpha Optimum Time Award, Charles Owen Technical Merit Award, Point Two Safe Rider Award, Presidents’ Trophy in Honor of Jo Whitehouse, Broadstone Trophy, Broadus Trophy, Gobi Trophy, Edward Harris Memorial Trophy, Sally O’Connor Trophy, Erin’s Shamrock Trophy, Overlook Farm Eventing Trophy, Western DeBroke Trophy, Fork Stables Trophy, Lloyd Trophy, Eastern DeBroke Trophy, Rebecca Farm Trophy, Col. Paul M. Wimert Trophy, A. Martin Simensen Trophy, Maui Jim Young Rider Trophy, and the Adequan USEA Gold Cup Trophy.
Want to join in on the fun? Get qualified! Go to www.useventing.com/resource/ae... to learn about the qualifications. Check out the qualified rider list and the qualified horse list. See you in Texas!
Feb 04, 2025
Sponsor
ARMA, “The Official Horse Boot of the USEA,” Renews Corporate Sponsorship
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is excited to announce Shires Equestrian Incorporation, specifically their brand, ARMA, has renewed their corporate sponsorship with the USEA for the next three years.
Feb 04, 2025
Education
5 Ways to Make Your Farrier Happy this International Hoof Care Month
A skilled farrier is an essential part of a horse's success in and out of the show ring. No matter if your horse is shod all the way around or happy barefoot, as the old adage goes, a horse is only as healthy as his/her hoof. With February being International Hoof Care Month, we thought it was a great time to reach out to some top grooms and farriers in the industry for some tips and tricks on how you can keep your horse's hooves in tip-top shape, all while making your farrier very happy!
Feb 03, 2025
Interscholastic
2025 Interscholastic Eventing League Team Challenge Calendar Continues to Grow!
After a very successful inaugural year, the 2025 USEA Interscholastic Eventing League (IEL) Championship is quickly approaching. Grab your fellow barn mates, classmates, Pony Club members, and friends in grades 5th through 12th to create an IEL Club today. The best way for members to prepare for this exciting event is to participate in IEL Team Challenges held at venues across eight different USEA Areas throughout the year.
Feb 02, 2025
Interscholastic
Friday Added to 2025 USEA Intercollegiate & Interscholastic Eventing Championships Schedule on May 2-4
Due to the response at the 2024 USEA Intercollegiate & Interscholastic Eventing Championships at Stable View in Aiken, South Carolina, the decision has been made to add an extra day of competition to the 2025 event schedule. The new dates for the 2025 USEA Intercollegiate & IEL Championships are Friday, May 2 through Sunday, May 4. Click here to view the event omnibus now.
