United States Eventing Association

Yesterday was the perfect way to kick off the 2025 USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Nutrena Feeds here at Galway Downs. The energy was high, the weather cooperated beautifully, and the first day of competition set the tone for an exciting week ahead. Riders and horses impressed in the dressage arenas, leaving everyone eager for what’s still to come.

Today marks day two of competition in Temecula, California, and it’s a big one. The Preliminary, Modified, and Training divisions will get their chance to gallop out on cross-country. James Alliston and Made by Leontine EB, who are currently leading the Bates USEA Open Preliminary Championship, will be the first ones out of the start box at 7:30 a.m.. Meanwhile, the USEA Open Intermediate Championships, $60,000 Adequan USEA Advanced Final, and USEA Novice Championships will take their first steps in the dressage rings.

Outside the competition arenas, Vendor Village is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., offering plenty of opportunities to shop! As you enjoy all the AEC has to offer, don’t forget to give a heartfelt thank-you to our volunteers. Their dedication and hard work make this event possible, and we are endlessly grateful for their support.

Today's competition schedule is as follows:

DRESSAGE

Ring - Grand Prix (1)
7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. USEA Open Intermediate CH, Open Intermediate Festival, $60k Adequan USEA Advanced Final, Advanced Festival

Ring - Sycamore (3)
7:45 a.m.-1:35 p.m. USEA Novice CH (H, AM)

Ring - Eucalyptus (2)
7:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m. USEA Novice CH (R, JR)

Ring - Upper Oval (4)
8:00-9:00 a.m. Open Novice Festival

CROSS-COUNTRY

7:30 a.m.-9:05 a.m. Bates USEA Preliminary CH (0, AM, R), Open Preliminary Festival
9:30 a.m.-10:20 a.m. USEA Modified CH (0, R), Open Modified Festival
10:45 a.m. -1:10p.m. ARMA USEA Training CH (AM, H, R, JR), Open Training Festival

Additional Activities

4:00 p.m. Novice course walk with Taren Hoffos
6:00 p.m. Adult Rider Party in Ringside Tent & Young Rider Party in VIP Tent

Horse & Country has joined forces with Equine Network to co-live stream the 2025 AEC. Eventing fans will be able to watch the action both live and on-demand completely free on H&C’s streaming service, H&C+, as well as on EN’s platform, EQUESTRIAN+. The dressage, cross-country, and show jumping phases of the $60,000 Adequan USEA Advanced Final will be shown in full, and there will be extensive coverage from other levels including all of the cross-country and the top 10 show jumping rounds from every division. Competitors can purchase their videos here.

Helpful Links:

• USEA AEC Website
• Official AEC Digital Program
• AEC Schedule
• Ride Times
• Facility Map
• Equine Network Livestream/H&C Livestream
• AEC Digital Event Program
• Live Scores
• $60,000 Adequan USEA Advanced Final Roster
• Adams Horse Supply USEA Adult Team Championships (ATC) Fast Facts
• AEC Fast Facts
• 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 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 2025 USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds will be held on Aug. 27-31 at Galway Downs in Temecula, California. Click here to learn more about the USEA American Eventing Championships.

The USEA would like to thank Presenting Sponsor: Nutrena Feeds; Advanced Final Title Sponsor: Adequan; Platinum Level Sponsor: Bates Saddles, Marshall+Sterling Equine Insurance; Gold Level Sponsors: ARMA, PulseVet, Schneiders Saddlery, SmartEquine, Standlee; Silve Level Sponsors: Auburn Labs, Kerrits, The Jockey Club; Bronze Level Sponsors: Athletux, Canter Culture Riding Apparel, The Chronicle of the Horse, Devoucoux, D.G. Stackhouse & Ellis, Majyk Equipe, Retired Racehorse Project, Ride EquiSafe; Contributing Level Sponsors: CrossCountry App, Santa Cruz Animal Health, #WeRideTogether; and Prize Level Sponsors: Equilab, FLAIR Equine Nasal Strips, Gallagher’s Water, Horse Illustrated, Horses 4 Your Consideration, LeMieux, Practical Horseman, Ride iQ, Sidelines Magazine, and Whitfield Equine Nutrition.

About the $60,000 Adequan USEA Advanced Final

The $60,000 Adequan® USEA Advanced Final will take place at the 2025 USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds at Galway Downs in Temecula, California on Aug. 27-29, 2025. Thanks to Adequan’s amazing support, the Adequan® USEA Advanced Final will bring together the country’s top riders to vie for $60,000 in prize money and the title of Adequan® Champion. To qualify for the $60,000 Adequan® USEA Advanced Final at the AEC in 2025, competitors will need to complete a minimum of two events without cross-country jump penalties at any USEA recognized Advanced horse trials, CCI4*-S, CCI4*-L , CCI5*-L, World Championships, or Olympic Games. Click here to learn more about the $60,000 Adequan® USEA Advanced Final.

About the Adams Horse Supply USEA Adult Team Championships

The Adams Horse Supply USEA Adult Team Championships, which debuted in 2014, is the capstone event for the USEA Area Adult Team Challenges, providing adults the chance to compete as a team and represent their Area of the country in a friendly and fun environment. Historically, adult riders had three regional Team Challenges in which to compete with fellow adults in a team environment, with the locations changing each year. In 2013, the USEA Adult Rider Coordinators voted to move to support Adult Team Challenges taking place in all 10 Areas across the country, with the finale being the ATC at the USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds. Each Area can send up to eight teams from Starter Level to Modified Level to the ATC. Adult Riders know how to have a good time, and there is no doubt that they bring an increased level of excitement and camaraderie to the AEC! Click here to learn more about the USEA Adult Team Championships.

The USEA would like to thank ATC Title Sponsor, Adams Horse Supply, and contributing sponsors ARMA, The Chronicle of the Horse, Equilab, Kerrits, Marshall+Sterling, Nutrena Feeds, PulseVet, Schneiders Saddlery, Sidelines Magazine, and SmartPak for sponsoring the Adult Team Championships.

About the USEA Adult Rider Program

The USEA Adult Rider Program is open to all adults, professional or amateur, aged 22 years and older. The program aims to unite adults across all skill and experience levels in a supportive program that promotes education, communication, recognition, and fun! The goal of the Adult Rider program is to continue to encourage participation in the sport of eventing beyond one’s junior years by providing educational programs, support to Area Adult Rider programs, funding opportunities, and the Adult Team Championships (ATC) at the USEA American Eventing Championships, presented by Nutrena Feeds. Click here to learn more about the Adult Rider Program.