United States Eventing Association

Lexington, Ky.—Aug. 26—The ARMA USEA Training divisions joined the competition fun at the 2026 USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Nutrena Feeds on Wednesday. Read on to see who is leading the field in their respective divisions after dressage.

Caden Carter rode her own 15-year-old Hanoverian FE Santos (Silberschmied x Fedora) into the lead in the Arma USEA Training Junior Championship; they scored 27.6 between the white boards.

Louisville rider Jane Musselman and her own Corleone Tops (Tinka’s Boy x Unatame De Hus) find themselves in a familiar position at this point in the ARMA USEA Training Amateur Championships. Musselman and the 14-year-old Selle Francais gelding won the Master Amateur Novice Championship here at the Kentucky Horse Park two years ago and scored 24.6 today to once again move into the top spot after the first phase.

Ashley Thorp has taken control of the ARMA USEA Training Rider Championship after the dressage phase, holding both first and second places; today it was her own Lancreto (Concreto x Lara Fox), a 10-year-old warmblood gelding, who came out on top with a score of 27.2.

Meghan O’Donoghue rode her own 6-year-old Chepfly (Chepetto x Startlyght), a Belgian/Holsteiner, into the lead of the ARMA USEA Training Horse Championship on a score of 27.6

Cross-country for the ARMA USEA Training Championship divisions kicks off at 12:06 p.m.

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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 2026 USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds will be held on Aug. 25-30 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Click here to learn more about the USEA American Eventing Championships.

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