United States Eventing Association

Entries for the 2016 Nutrena USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Land Rover (AEC) close in less than a week, and we are thrilled to see so many competitors excited to join us at the AEC’s new location, The Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) in Mill Spring, N.C.

Because of this surge in entries, especially in the amateur divisions, for the first time in the history of the AEC Master divisions will be added to the Beginner Novice, Novice and Training levels for competitors 40 years of age or older. Competitors who opted for the amateur divisions and fit the age requirement will automatically be put into these classes. The organizing committee is also happy to announce the return of the 14 and Under division for those entered in Junior Beginner Novice at the AEC within that age range.

The TIEC has also announced that the course maps for all of the AEC cross-country courses will be released the week of August 15. This release is a full two weeks earlier than the normal course map release for the AEC and is intended to allow all competitors to view the paths of the new cross-country tracks prior to the event closing date. Stay tuned for more information.

AEC will take place August 31 – September 4, 2016 and the closing date is next Tuesday, August 16!

Not sure if you’re qualified? Click here to find a list of currently qualified riders, and click here for a list of qualified horses. Both horse and rider must be qualified for AEC in order to compete. Have questions about the qualifications? Click here or phone into Sharon Gallagher, our Senior Director of Competitions at (703) 779-0440 extension 3005. If you’re qualified, head over to Xentry to enter.

Not ready to ride, but don’t want to miss the action? We are looking for volunteers! Click here for more information.

About AEC

The Nutrena USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Land Rover (AEC) is the pinnacle of the sport for the national levels. Held annually, this event draws together the best competitors from across the country vying for national titles from the Beginner Novice through the Advanced level. This year's AEC is being held at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, N.C. August 31-September 4, 2016.

The 2016 Nutrena USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Land Rover would not be possible without our wonderful sponsors: Nutrena, Land Rover, Adequan, Merial, Broadstone Equine Insurance Company, Professional's Choice, Devoucoux, Merck Animal Health, Standlee Hay, Charles Owen, Fleeceworks, CWD, The Chronicle of the Horse, Noble Outfitters, Auburn Laboratories Inc., Smartpak, Stackhouse Saddles, Point Two, VTO Saddlery, FLAIR, Dubarry of Ireland, FITS Riding, Equine Art by Julie, Ride Safe, The Jockey Club, Ovation, Eventing Training Online, Kastel Denmark, Happy Saddle Treats, I Love My Horse, GumBits, Horse Hydrator, Phoenix Bodyworks, C4 Belts, The Scoring Chix, and more.

*Many of these sponsors will also be in attendance at the AEC with vendor spaces in the USEA Sponsor Village, located directly next to the George Morris arena at Tryon. Get ready to shop!

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