The United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) is thrilled to announce The Chronicle of the Horse’s return as an Official Bronze Level sponsor of the 2023 USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Nutrena Feeds and the 2023 USEA Adult Team Championships (ATC). As part of their partnership, The Chronicle of the Horse will provide one-year print magazine subscriptions as prizes for all AEC division Champions and ATC Champion teams. They will also provide custom embroidered show coolers for the ATC Champion teams. The 2023 AEC & ATC will be held from August 29 to September 3 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky.
"The Chronicle of the Horse is thrilled to continue their long-standing support of the AEC,” said Caitlin Calder of The Chronicle of the Horse. “With a return to the Kentucky Horse Park for 2023, we are looking forward to an exciting week of competition among some of the best combinations in the United States throughout ALL the national levels of eventing."
The Chronicle of the Horse published its first edition in 1937 and remains an industry leader in providing news coverage of national and international sport horse competitions. Through their magazine and digital coverage, The Chronicle of the Horse offers everything from competition results to compelling features and thought-provoking commentary. The heart and soul of the equestrian community, The Chronicle of the Horse serves as an information hub for anyone who desires to live the active equestrian lifestyle.
“The USEA is grateful for The Chronicle of the Horse’s continued, longtime support of the AEC and ATC,” said USEA CEO, Rob Burk. “It is great to be able to partner with one of the most trusted equestrian publications in the world, and we appreciate The Chronicle’s dedication to our Adult Amateur competitors through their support of the Adult Team Championships.”
For more information, please visit chronofhorse.com.
About the United States Eventing Association
The USEA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization committed to providing eventing enthusiasts with a competitive level suited to their individual skills. By assisting and educating competitors, event organizers, and officials; maintaining responsible safety standards; and registering qualified competitions and clinics, the USEA offers a strong and continuous training opportunity for an ever-expanding field of world-class competitors. Just as importantly, the USEA provides a means for all riders, regardless of age or ability, to experience the thrill of eventing. To learn more, visit www.useventing.com.
In comparison to its little sister, the Cosequin CCI4*-S, the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI5*-L was much calmer in terms of shock factor today. There were four pairs who retired on cross-country, two riders who parted ways with their horses, and five pairs finished with jump penalties added to their score.
“He knows Kentucky,” Liz Halliday said with a chuckle when referencing how strong Miks Master C can look on cross-country. “He knows this place. He knows how to run fast here. He was waiting for that 11 and a half minutes.”
“There’s been a lot of learning around this track so far,” said commentator Frankie Thieriot Stutes as riders contested the Cosequin CCI4*-S at the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event.
It's time to get down to business at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event. Across both the CCI4*-S and CCI5*-L divisions riders have echoed two of the same sentiments: this won't be a dressage competition and Derek di Grazia's courses might look easier than they ride this year.