United States Eventing Association

Temecula, Calif.—Aug. 27—The first day of the USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds kicked off at Galway Downs with 10 divisions at Preliminary, Modified, and Training level.

See who's leading below!

Bates USEA Open Preliminary Championship

The Bates USEA Open Preliminary Championship set the tone early, with standout rides in the dressage arena to kick off the exciting championship week ahead. James Alliston (San Ramon, California) and Arnell Sport Horses’ 8-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding, Made by Leontine EB (Casago x Jackpot E.R.), delivered a strong test to head into cross-country in the lead with a score of 25.2.

Bates USEA Preliminary Amateur Championship

Hanni Sreenan of Hood River, Oregon, and Ebenholtz, Amy Haugen’s seasoned 18-year-old Hanoverian gelding (Ehrentusch x Levantine), danced their way to the top of the Bates USEA Preliminary Amateur Championship leaderboard with a 27.0 in dressage, heading into tomorrow’s cross-country in the lead.

Bates USEA Preliminary Rider Championship

Paige Beauchamp Crandon (Redwood City, California) and her own 9-year-old Irish Sport Horse mare Fyfin Ramiro (Ramiro B x The Classic Porsch) sit atop the Bates USEA Preliminary Rider Championship after dressage, earning a 25.8 from judges.

USEA Modified Amateur Championship

The USEA Modified Amateur Championships kicked off today with judges Robyn Fisher and Tiffany Silverman putting Emma Slocum (Redwood City, California) and Patito in the lead on a 32.5. Owned by Slocum, Patito (Pointilliste x Coevers) is a 12-year-old Irish Sport Horse.

USEA Modified Open Championship

Temecula-based professional Kaylawna Smith-Cook and Ruth Bley’s 9-year-old Hanoverian mare Remember Me (Radisson x unknown) only had to travel across the street to lead on a 28.7, though the top three groupings are tight.

USEA Modified Rider Championship

Studying to become a commercial pilot, Marilyn Schackner flew into the lead with her own 9-year-old Zangershiede gelding, Georgie Z (George Z x Peggy). The Auburn, California- based pair will start cross-country on a 28.2.

ARMA USEA Training Amateur Championship

Hollister, California’s Leah Forquer has set herself up as the one to catch heading into tomorrow’s cross-country phase of the ARMA USEA Training Amateur Championship on a 20.1, with Michael Tobias’ 8-year-old Hanoverian gelding Favorit Ask (Favorit Ask x Hauptstutbuch).

ARMA USEA Training Horse Championship

With a 23.2 in dressage, Santa Barbara-based young professional Audrey Sanborn and her 5-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare, Parel Van Der W (Impressive VDL x Kalysha Diola V), set the pace in the ARMA USEA Training Horse Championship and will look to carry that momentum onto cross-country.

ARMA USEA Training Junior Championship
Dallas, Texas, rider Lilian Pham piloted her own 9-year-old Thoroughbred mare (Flat Out x Western Sarah) Lilitu Ladybug to a 27.1 in the ARMA USEA Training Junior Championship to sit atop the leaderboard after dressage.

ARMA USEA Training Rider Championship

Isabella Rega, of Salinas, California, and Blurred Lines continue their winning ways at Galway Downs, leading on a 24.8. The 15-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding of unrecorded breeding is owned by Adrianna Kosmont.

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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; Silve 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, Horses 4 Your Consideration, LeMieux, Practical Horseman, Ride iQ, Sidelines Magazine, Werkman Hoofcare USA, 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, Equilab, Kerrits, Marshall+Sterling, Nutrena Feeds, PulseVet, Schneiders Saddlery, Sidelines Magazine, and SmartPak for sponsoring the Adult Team Championships.