United States Eventing Association

Thoroughbreds were celebrated during the 2025 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. Thanks to the support of The Jockey Club, this year 30 horses were presented with the TIP Awards across 16 divisions.

Open Intermediate Champion: 10-year-old mare (Outrageous Limit x Teki Tail) owned and ridden by Katherine Robinson.

Open Intermediate Reserve Champion: Lucy Lucy Lucy, an 11-year-old mare (Kantharos x Heaves To Beauty) owned and ridden by Anna Stein-Copner.

Training Horse Champion: Willis, a 7-year-old gelding (Sundarban x Foxy Babe) owned and ridden by Jessica DiCostanzo.

Training Horse Reserve Champion: Billie Jean Queen HH, a 5-year-old mare (Violence x Royal Source) owned and ridden by Jessica Higgins.

Training Amateur Champion: Jimmy Wofford, a 6-year-old gelding (Strong Mandate x Weaving) owned by Darlene McInnes and Mary Lewis, ridden by Darlene McInnis.

Training Amateur Reserve Champion: Breeze By, a 7-year-old gelding (Gervinho x Vintage Brees) owned and ridden by Deirdre Orcelletto.

Training Rider Champion: Brazen Bugatti, a 7-year-old gelding (Grazen x Liarr Liar Liar) owned by Marylee Tanner and ridden by Emmalee Tanner.

Training Rider Reserve Champion: Chairman Of The Board, a 10-year-old gelding (Littleexpectations x Tiffany Royal) owned and ridden by Lauren Schiller.

Training Junior Champion: Lil Jet Setter, a 20-year-old gelding (A.P. Jetter x Lil Minorcan) owned by Julianna Pohoski and ridden by Jaeli Uselding.

Training Junior Reserve Champion: Lilitu Ladybug, a 9-year-old mare (Flat Out x Western Sarah) owned and ridden by Lilian Pham.

Novice Amateur Champion: Latitudefortytwo, a 14-year-old gelding (Rockport Harbor x Way Up) owned and ridden by Cricket Wood.

Novice Amateur Reserve Champion: Rimrock, a 6-year-old gelding (Keen Ice x Spring Blossom) owned and ridden by Lauren Henry.

Novice Rider Champion: Arya Stark, an 11-year-old mare (Roi Charmant x The Toast Of Troy), owned by Elyse Rowley and Bunnie Sexton, ridden by Elyse Rowley.

Novice Rider Reserve Champion: Soaring Bird, an 18-year-old gelding (Bird On The Wire x Vuelta), owned by Connie Baxter and Andrea Baxter, ridden by Alexandra Naeve.

Novice Junior Champion: Oakdale, a 19-year-old gelding of unrecorded breeding owned and ridden by Olivia Brayman.

Novice Junior Reserve Champion: Lucky Charm, a 13-year-old gelding (Henrythenavigator x Lady Simpson) owned and ridden by Nate Hoag.

Novice Horse Champion: Trouble In Phoenix, a 12-year-old gelding (Victor’s Cry x Canyon Memories), owned by Leeann McQuade, ridden by Laura Welsh.

Novice Horse Reserve Champion: 6-year-old mare (Mr. Big x Adopted Fame) owned and ridden by Angela Carmitchel.

Beginner Novice Horse Champion: Sippin N Kissin, a 6-year-old gelding (Stay Thirsty x River Kiss) owned by Rebecca McClusky and ridden by Katherine Robinson.

Beginner Novice Rider Champion: Smitten, a 10-year-old gelding (Minister’s Wild Cat x Tiz A Problem) owned by Jaime Huff and Jessica Wickersham and ridden by Mikaela Kuiper.

Beginner Novice Rider Reserve Champion: Divine Smite, an 8-year-old gelding (Dragon Pulse x Aesaro) owned and ridden by Jenna McEwen.

Beginner Novice Junior Champion: Russian Roulette, a 14-year-old gelding (Count Me In x Viva Evita) owned by Kendra Mitchell and ridden by Amelia Solivan Busque.

Beginner Novice Junior Reserve Champion: Frankly Speaking, a 9-year-old mare (Noble Mission x Geographic) owned and ridden by Mia Budelli.

Beginner Novice Amateur Champion: Ole Boy, a 21-year-old gelding (Pleasant Tap x Filament) owned by Lauren Ferrigni and David Timchak and ridden by David Timchak.

Beginner Novice Amateur Reserve Champion: Comic Strip Hero, a 20-year-old gelding (Comic Strup x Corissa’s Whisper) owned by Jennifer Hawthorne and ridden by Shayna Zeigen.

Starter Amateur Champion: Knocknockwhosthere, a 16-year-old gelding (It’s No Joke x American Icon) owned by Lauren Schiller and ridden by Payton Pease.

Starter Amateur Reserve Champion: Congratulate Me, a 12-year-old gelding (Congrats x Fantasy Forest), owned and ridden by Linda Potter.

Starter Rider Champion: Starship Zamunda, a 6-year-old mare (Air Force Blue x Dismissal) owned by Genevieve Gongwer and ridden by Victoria Gongwer.

Starter Rider Reserve Champion: Tango Kitten, a 7-year-old mare (Tamarkuz x Indycat) owned and ridden by Charlisse Weintraub.

Starter Junior Champion: Flyin Huckleberry, a 12-year-old gelding (Game Plan x Madison Flyer) owned by Michelle Cameron Donaldson and ridden by Amy Ahlstrom.

The USEA would like to thank The Jockey Club for their support of the AEC, and providing TIP awards to Thoroughbreds.

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About the USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC)

The USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Nutrena Feeds is the pinnacle of the sport at the national levels. Held annually, the best junior, adult amateur, and professional competitors gather to vie for national championship titles at every level from Starter to Advanced. This ultimate test of horse and rider draws hundreds of combinations from around the country to compete for fabulous prizes, a piece of the substantial prize money, and the chance to be named the National Champion at their respective levels. In fact, the 2021 AEC garnered over 1,000 entries and now stands as the largest eventing competition in North American history. The 2025 USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds will be held on Aug. 27-31 at Galway Downs in Temecula, California. Click here to learn more about the USEA American Eventing Championships.

The USEA would like to thank Presenting Sponsor: Nutrena Feeds; Advanced Final Title Sponsor: Adequan; Platinum Level Sponsor: Bates Saddles, Marshall+Sterling Equine Insurance; Gold Level Sponsors: ARMA, PulseVet, Schneiders Saddlery, SmartEquine, Standlee; Silver Level Sponsors: Auburn Labs, Kerrits, The Jockey Club; Bronze Level Sponsors: Athletux, Canter Culture Riding Apparel, The Chronicle of the Horse, Devoucoux, D.G. Stackhouse & Ellis, Majyk Equipe, Retired Racehorse Project, Ride EquiSafe; Contributing Level Sponsors: CrossCountry App, Santa Cruz Animal Health, #WeRideTogether; and Prize Level Sponsors: Equilab, FLAIR Equine Nasal Strips, Gallagher’s Water, Horse Illustrated, Horses 4 Your Consideration, LeMieux, Practical Horseman, Ride iQ, Sidelines Magazine, and Whitfield Equine Nutrition.

About the $60,000 Adequan USEA Advanced Final

The $60,000 Adequan® USEA Advanced Final will take place at the 2025 USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds at Galway Downs in Temecula, California on Aug. 27-29, 2025. Thanks to Adequan’s amazing support, the Adequan® USEA Advanced Final will bring together the country’s top riders to vie for $60,000 in prize money and the title of Adequan® Champion. To qualify for the $60,000 Adequan® USEA Advanced Final at the AEC in 2025, competitors will need to complete a minimum of two events without cross-country jump penalties at any USEA recognized Advanced horse trials, CCI4*-S, CCI4*-L , CCI5*-L, World Championships, or Olympic Games. Click here to learn more about the $60,000 Adequan® USEA Advanced Final.

About the Adams Horse Supply USEA Adult Team Championships

The Adams Horse Supply USEA Adult Team Championships, which debuted in 2014, is the capstone event for the USEA Area Adult Team Challenges, providing adults the chance to compete as a team and represent their Area of the country in a friendly and fun environment. Historically, adult riders had three regional Team Challenges in which to compete with fellow adults in a team environment, with the locations changing each year. In 2013, the USEA Adult Rider Coordinators voted to move to support Adult Team Challenges taking place in all 10 Areas across the country, with the finale being the ATC at the USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds. Each Area can send up to eight teams from Starter Level to Modified Level to the ATC. Adult Riders know how to have a good time, and there is no doubt that they bring an increased level of excitement and camaraderie to the AEC! Click here to learn more about the USEA Adult Team Championships.

The USEA would like to thank ATC Title Sponsor, Adams Horse Supply, and contributing sponsors ARMA, The Chronicle of the Horse, Kerrits, Marshall+Sterling, Nutrena Feeds, PulseVet, Schneiders Saddlery, Sidelines Magazine, and SmartPak for sponsoring the Adult Team Championships.