The countdown to the 2025 USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds (AEC) is on, and we thought there was no better way to start getting excited than by getting to know this year’s venue a little bit better! For the first time ever, the AEC is heading off to Temecula, California, and will be hosted by Galway Downs! Here are a few fun facts about this stunning venue that hosts eventing, show jumping, dressage, and so much more.
Competition wrapped up Sunday to cap off a highly successful weekend at the Virginia Horse Center Eventing horse trials. All remaining divisions completed their competition weekend, with some finishing on show jumping and others concluding with cross-country. The FEI long-format division champions were also crowned, as well as a slew of other award winners for their efforts over the weekend.
Take a moment, before you dive into this article, to picture the most stoic horse you know. Surely you know the idea well – the horse that never shows pain, doesn’t wear his heart on his saddle pad, that always comes to the ring ready to work.
It’s no secret that the off-the-track Thoroughbred is a staple within the sport of eventing. The resilience, competitive nature, and athleticism of the breed lends itself well to a demanding sport, so many riders flock to the websites featuring horses coming off of the track in search of their next partner.