Polished Plans Pan Out for Beginner Novice on Cross-Country at the AEC
Beginner Novice riders left the start box today and are still sporting high levels of enthusiasm despite the relentless nature of competition, and all that needs to be done in-between phases, as the 2023 USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Nutrena Feeds heads into its final da...
Loyal to the Leaderboard: Cross-Country Offered a Fair and Fun Trip for Novice Riders
Two hundred and forty Novice pairs took off on Jay Hambly’s cross-country course today as the temperature and competition started heating up at the 2023 USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Nutrena Feeds. Riders and horses covered six divisions that spanned the entire length of...
Getting Noticed in Novice: Leaders Dance Into Position at the AEC
It was the first day of competition for Novice division riders in the USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Nutrena Feeds. A sunny and breezy day allowed them the opportunity to strut down the centerline and secure a solid foundation for their overall score.
Making it Count: Winners are Made in Modified Championships at AEC
Show jumping at the 2023 USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Nutrena Feeds brought the USEA Modified Championship to a close today and ribbons were pinned on each winner before riders took off on their victory lap. Major leaderboard shakeups brought up lots of emotions and joy...
Partnership Prevails: Leaderboard Shakeup in the Bates USEA Preliminary Championships at AEC
Horse and rider pairs in the Bates USEA Preliminary Championship divisions tackled cross-country as the competition for the USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Nutrena Feeds progressed into the second phase. There are four championship divisions offered at the Preliminary leve...
Two New Modified Leaders Emerge at AEC
There were several leaderboard changes as the Modified championship divisions at the 2023 USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds took to Jay Hambly’s cross-country track today at the Kentucky Horse Park.
Caught Up in a Moment with Modified Leaders at AEC
The first day of competition at the 2023 USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Nutrena Feeds featured dressage competition for the Modified level competitors, allowing them the opportunity to dance down the centerline and secure a solid foundation for their overall score.
Karma Captures Her First CCI4*-L at Rebecca Farm
Watching the final show jumping phase at Rebecca Farm, it was hard to tell that Karma had just galloped around her first CCI4*-L the day before.
The 9-year-old Oldenburg mare (Escudo II x Travita) pinged up over every fence with James Alliston to earn one of two double-clear rounds and fi...
Cross-Country Shakes Up the Leaderboard at Rebecca Farm CCI4*-L
Running earlier than expected due to peak heat, all 14 CCI4*-L riders came out of the start box at Rebecca Farm this morning, but not all of them crossed the finish. Buck Davidson, who was holding second place standing coming out of dressage yesterday, incurred a refusal and a fall from Business ...
Halliday-Sharp and Cooley Moonshine Capture the Lead at Rebecca Farm CCI4*-L
Just as the sweat of the day started beading up on foreheads, CCI4*-L competitors entered the dressage arena at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell, Montana, ready to bring on a heat of their own. In many ways, this initial phase makes a first and lasting impression—a score that will be relentlessly chased...
