Opening Date for 2009 Bit of Britain/USEA American Eventing Championship is HERE
Opening Date for 2009 Bit of Britain/USEA American Eventing Championship Only Weeks Away!
Attention eventers of all ages and levels! The opening date for the 2009 Bit of Britain/USEA American Eventing Championships is only mere weeks away. Entries will be accepted starting July 28th and the last day to send in your entries is August 25th, which is also the last day to qualify for the AEC. Not sure about qualifications? Be sure to carefully read the 2009 AEC Qualifications (PDF 435K) on the AEC section of the USEA site. On the fence? Read about past AEC competitors - you won't want to miss it now.
The sixth annual AEC, which takes place this year from September 10-13 will be held for the third straight year at the picturesque Lamplight Equestrian Center on the outskirts of Chicago in Wayne, Illinois, this year’s AEC is sure to be better than ever!
Amateurs, juniors, and professional riders alike can compete at any level from Beginner Novice through Advanced to test their mettle against the best in the country, and vie for exciting prizes, cash, and the chance to be named the best in the nation at their respective levels.
Fabulous Sponsors & Prizes
Thanks to our title sponsor, Bit of Britain, and our other sponsors, the AEC is able to once again offer a cash purse of $50,000 plus literally, trailer-loads of amazing prizes and samples! Here's just a taste of what's to come:
> Seven-dose certificates for Adequan joint therapy treatment
> Amerigo & Vega saddles
> APF from Auburn Labs
> Charles Owen helmets
> FITS breeches
> Flair nasal strips
> Finish Line products
> Fleeceworks saddle pads
> Nutrena gift certificates
> Products from Practical Horseman
> Revitavet light therapy system
> Mesh coolers and gift certificates from Saratoga Horseworks
> SSG Gloves
> Cartons of SUCCEED digestive conditioning paste
> ThinLine reins
More exciting prizes are being added weekly - so be sure to check back often!
Thank you to all our wonderful sponsors who make the AEC truly a destination event: Title Sponsor: Bit of Britain; Legacy Sponsors: Amerigo, Nutrena, Sponsor Saratoga Horseworks, Contributing Sponsors: Adequan, Cover-All Building Systems; Platinum Sponsors: Broadstone Equine Insurance Agency, Charles Owen; Gold Level Sponsors: Fleeceworks; and Silver Level Sponsors: SmartPak Canine, Auburn Laboratories Inc., FITS, Revitavet, Mackinnon Ice Horse, Dubarry of Ireland, Horse Quencher, SSG Gloves, Spalding Labs, and SUCCEED; and Supporting Sponsors: ThinLine.
Bring Your Pup!
One of the most anticipated AEC activities will be back in full force this year…yes, that’s right, the SmartPak Canine Dog Show will once again return as the Saturday night highlight. There will be classes for biggest dog, smallest dog, best pet tricks, highest jumper, and much more. Don’t miss out on all the fun! Classes are free and entry forms and more information will be available at the USEA booth during the event. Ribbons for everyone and prizes from SmartPak Canine will be handed out as well!
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