United States Eventing Association

The #AEC2023 Daily: Wednesday

It’s the second day of competition at the #AEC2023, and things are ramping up. In addition to the Intermediate, Modified, and Preliminary competitors that we saw in dressage yesterday who are now moving on to gallop across the stunning Jay Hambly designed cross-country tracks at the Kentucky Horse Park, we will also see competitors from the four Training divisions as well as those vying for top prize in the $60,000 Adequan USEA Advanced Final dance their way down the centerline for their first day of competition.

In the $60,000 Adequan USEA Advanced Final, Liz Halliday and Ocala Horse Properties' 15-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding Deniro Z (Zapetero VDL x Zonne-Trend) will be the first down centerline. There are 32 horse and rider pairs competing in this year’s Advanced Final. Want to get to know each of them a little better? Be sure to check out our Advanced Final roster here.

Gillian Matheson and her 10-year-old Thoroughbred gelding Imagine That will be the first horse and rider pair out of the start box at 8:00 a.m. to kick off the cross-country action at this year's AEC in the USEA Open Modified Championship.

Today's competition schedule is as follows:

Dressage

• Stonelea Ring 1
  • $60,000 Adequan USEA Advanced Final | 8:27 a.m. - 2:03 p.m.

• Claiborne Ring 2
  • Training Rider Championship | 8:24 a.m. - 3:18 p.m.

• Claiborne Ring 3
  • Training Amateur Championship | 8:24 a.m. - 3:06 p.m.

• Walnut Ring 4
  • Training Junior Championship | 8:24 a.m. - 11:12 a.m.
  • Training Horse Championship | 11:18 a.m. - 4:18 p.m.

Cross-Country

• Open Modified Championship | 8:00 a.m. - 8:40 a.m.
• Modified Rider Championship | 8:42 a.m. - 9:42 a.m.
• Bates Preliminary Rider Championship | 10:15 a.m. - 11:18 a.m.
• Bates Preliminary Junior/Young Rider Championship | 11:21 a.m. - 12:06 p.m.
• Bates Preliminary Amateur Championship | 12:09 p.m. - 1:09 p.m.
• Bates Preliminary Horse Championship | 1:12p.m. - 2:22 p.m.
• Open Intermediate Championship | 3:00 p.m. - 5:24 p.m.

There will be a course walk of the Training Championship courses with FEI event rider and Adequan/USEF Futures Team Challenge member Andrew McConnon. Meet up with McConnon at the start box at 5:00 p.m. sharp!

Don’t forget about the Red, White, and Blue Welcome Reception which takes place tonight at 6:30 p.m at the The KHP Big Barn. Each horse is allotted one ticket and additional tickets can be purchased here. We encourage everyone to join us and to support their most patriotic attire!

As always, don’t forget to give a volunteer an extra smile and high five today as a thanks for all that they do to make this event possible. See you at the finish line!

Helpful Links

• USEA AEC Website
• AEC Schedule
• Ride Times
• Facility Map
• Cross-Country Maps
• Live Scores
• Livestream
• AEC Digital Event Program
• $60,000 Adequan USEA Advanced Final Roster
• USEA's Coverage

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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 Beginner Novice 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 2023 USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds will be held Aug. 29—Sept. 3 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Click here to learn more about the USEA American Eventing Championships.

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