Entries for The 2016 Nutrena USEA American Eventing Championships Now Open!
Entries for the 2016 Nutrena USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) are officially open! The competition is moving to its new home at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) in Mill Spring, N.C. to be held August 31-September 4, 2016.
AEC is a celebration of eventing, where the best of the best come together for their chance at a national title and to have fun along the way. Besides the thrilling new cross-country course, AEC is also ponying up a $100,000 purse, heaps of prizes and endless family friendly activities on site.
Not sure if you’re qualified? Click here to find a list of currently qualified riders, and click here for a list of qualified horses. Both horse and rider must be qualified for AEC in order to compete. Have questions about the qualifications? Click here or phone into Sharon Gallagher, our Senior Director of Competitions at (703) 779-0440 extension 3005.
Excited and qualified? Now it’s time to enter. Visit Xentry to complete your entry today. With excitement for this event buzzing, we encourage all competitors to enter on the opening date to ensure your spot is saved. This show is expected to garner many competitors, so don’t miss your chance at a national title!
Not ready to ride, but don’t want to miss the action? We are looking for volunteers! Click here for more information.
We hope to see you in Mill Spring, N.C.!
**UPDATE AS OF 8:00 AM EST, 7/20/16** - USEA Online Services including Xentry have recovered and returned to full functionality. If you are still unable to complete an entry, please email Jason Caldwell at [email protected] for assistance with your entry. You can also mail in an entry by filling out the printable entry form.
About the AEC:
The Nutrena USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) is the pinnacle of the sport for the national levels. Held annually, this event draws together the best competitors from across the country vying for national titles from the Beginner Novice through the Advanced level. This year AEC is being held at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, N.C. August 31-September 4, 2016.
This event would not be possible without the support of our many generous AEC sponsors including, Nutrena, Land Rover, Adequan, Merial, Broadstone Equine Insurance Company, Professional's Choice, Devoucoux, Merck Animal Health, Standlee Hay, Charles Owen, Fleeceworks, CWD, The Chronicle of the Horse, Auburn Laboratories Inc., Smartpak, Stackhouse Saddles, VTO Saddlery, FLAIR, Dubarry of Ireland, FITS Riding, Equine Art by Julie, Ride Safe, Ovation, Eventing Training Online, and more.
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