Today is the day! The Nutrena/USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Bit of Britain is now open to enter. Be sure to enter before August 2 and benefit from the $100 Early Bird Discount.
How do I enter?
Entry information is available on the AEC Omnibus page. Enter online using Xentry or mail the entry form to the secretary at Rick Dunkerton, Secretaryc/o AMS P.O. Box 1647 Laurel, MS 39441-1647.
Where is this year’s AEC?
For the second year, the AEC will be held at Chattahoochee Hills in Fairburn,Georgia. The farm is 15 miles from Atlanta’s Hartsfield Airport and a short drive to the South Fulton Parkway. Find out more at the Chatt Hills website.
Don’t forget to save gas with the USEA Ride Share Program
Am I qualified?
Check out the list of Qualified Riders and list of Qualified Horses. Qualification Criteria is available here or call the USEA office at 703-779-0440 extension 3005. Both horse AND rider must be qualified for the AEC in order to compete and must be eligible for the level of competition at which you qualify.
What can I win?
Nearly $70,000 in prize money will be distributed among the top six in each of the 14 divisions with $20,000 earmarked for the Merial Advanced Class. Some of the fabulous prizes available at this year's AEC are: Adequan 7-dose gift certificates, Amerigo Saddles, Auburn Labs products, Back On Track Wraps, Charles Owen Helmets, Chronicle of the Horse Magazine Subscriptions, Dubarry Boots, Equilibrium Airlite Open Front Boots and Ankle Boots, FITS Breeches, Flair Nasal Strips, Fleeceworks Saddle Pad Sets, Hoof Wrap Packages, Mattes Pads, Omega Alpha Products, Saratoga Horseworks Coolers and Gift Certificates, SmartPak Wellfleet Leather Halters and Engraved Leads, SUCCEED Digestive Conditioning Supplements, SSG Gloves, Vespucci Bridles with Rubber Reins, VTO Saddlery Products and Gift Certificates
Where should I stay?
Download RV & Camping Reservation Form or check out local hotels here
Who can answer my question?
Questions about Sponsorship? Contact Jo Whitehouse at 703-779-0440 ext. 3009 or email [email protected]. There are options available for every budget!
Questions about Qualifications? Contact Sharon Gallagher at 703-779-0440 ext. 3005 or email [email protected].
Generic AEC Questions? Contact Leslie Mintz at 703-779-0440 ext. 3017 or email [email protected]
The 2011 AEC is made possible by our wonderful sponsors. Title: Nutrena; Presenting: Bit of Britain; Advanced Level: Merial; Platinum: Charles Owen, Broadstone, SSG Gloves, SUCCEED; Gold: World Equestrian Brands, Practical Horseman, and Fleeceworks; Silver: Back on Track, Dubarry, VTO Saddlery, Omega Alpha, FITS, Auburn Labs, The Chronicle of the Horse,; Bronze: SmartPak, Stackhouse Saddles, Flair, Saratoga Horseworks; Contributing: Adequan, HoofWraps.
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