United States Eventing Association

The Nutrena USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Bit of Britain is now open to enter. For the third year the event will be at Chattahoochee Hills in Fairburn, Georgia from September 6-9. Enter before August 7 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 third 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, Wise Equestrian Saddles, 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, SSG Gloves, Vespucci Bridles with Rubber Reins, VTO Saddlery Products and Gift Certificates, Essex Show Shirts, and Coldflex Wraps.

Where should I stay?

Check out local hotels here

Who can answer my question?

Questions about Sponsorship and Generic AEC Questions? Contact Leslie Mintz at 703-779-0440 ext. 3017 or [email protected] There are options available for every budget!

Questions about Qualifications? Contact Sharon Gallagher at 703-779-0440 ext. 3005 or [email protected].

The 2012 Nutrena USEA American Eventing Championships would not be possible without our wonderful sponsors: Nutrena, Bit of Britain, Merial, Charles Owen, Broadstone, SSG, Wise Equestrian, Fleeceworks, World Equestrian Brands, VTO Saddlery, FITS, Auburn Labs, The Chronicle of the Horse, Omega Alpha, Stackhouse Saddles, FLAIR, Saratoga Horseworks,SmartPak, Adequan, HoofWraps, Coldflex, and Essex.