United States Eventing Association

It’s hard to believe we have already reached the final day of the 2026 USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Nutrena Feeds!

After five action-packed days of competition at the Kentucky Horse Park, there is just one phase left between our Marshall+Sterling USEA Beginner Novice and USEA Starter competitors and their chance to be crowned an AEC Champion. All of Sunday’s action will take place in the iconic Rolex Stadium, where nine divisions will tackle their final show jumping courses of the week.

For many of these competitors, simply riding through the in-gate of the Rolex Stadium is an experience they have dreamed about. Today, they will have the opportunity to put everything they have worked for on the line as they make one final trip around the arena with an AEC title up for grabs.

In addition to our individual champions, the final champions of the Adams Horse Supply USEA Adult Team Championships (ATC) will also be determined today. After a week filled with team spirit, camaraderie, and plenty of fun, we can’t wait to see which Beginner Novice and Starter teams will finish their AEC experience at the top of the leaderboard.

Today's competition schedule is as follows:

Show Jumping – Rolex Stadium

• 7:30 a.m. – Marshall+Sterling USEA Beginner Novice Horse
• 8:30 a.m. – Marshall+Sterling USEA Beginner Novice Junior
• 10:20 a.m. – Marshall+Sterling USEA Beginner Novice Master Amateur
• 11:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Course Walk
• 12:00 p.m. – Marshall+Sterling USEA Beginner Novice Amateur
• 1:20 p.m. – Marshall+Sterling USEA Beginner Novice Rider
• 3:10 p.m. – Marshall+Sterling USEA Beginner Novice Junior 14U
• 4:45 p.m. – USEA Starter Junior
• 6:30 p.m. – USEA Starter Amateur
• 7:15 p.m. – USEA Starter Rider

Please note that competition times are based on provisional ride times and are subject to change.

There is still time to do a little shopping before you head home! The USEA Sponsor Vendor Village on Main Vendor Row and in the Mobile Trailer Area will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. today. Each of these vendors has supported this year’s AEC, with many also generously contributing prizes throughout the week, so be sure to stop by, say thank you, and perhaps pick up one last AEC souvenir before hitting the road.

As we close out another incredible week at the Kentucky Horse Park, we also want to extend one final—and very important—thank you to the incredible volunteers who have helped make the 2026 AEC possible. From the first horse down centerline on Tuesday to the final rail in the Rolex Stadium tonight, our volunteers have given countless hours of their time to keep this championship running. If you see one today, please take a moment to thank them for everything they have done this week.

Nine divisions. Nine final rounds of champions to crown. Let’s close out the 2026 AEC in style!

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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 2026 USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds will be held on Aug. 25-30 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. 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 Sponsors: Bates Saddles, Marshall+Sterling Equine Insurance; Gold Level Sponsors: ARMA, Gallaghers Water, PulseVet, Schneiders Saddlery, SmartPak, Standlee; Silver Level Sponsors: Auburn Labs, Kerrits, The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program, Rood & Riddle; Bronze Level Sponsors: 70°, Antech Diagnostics, Athletux, The Chronicle of the Horse, Devoucoux, D.G. Stackhouse & Ellis, Dubarry of Ireland, Equestrian Team Apparel, Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, John Deere, Retired Racehorse Project, Ride EquiSafe, Santa Cruz Animal Health; Contributing Level Sponsors: AnimaSol, CrossCountry App, Foxhollow Farm, Georgetown/Scott County Tourism, Kentucky Equine Research, Kentucky Horse Park Foundation, Lexmark, LV Harkness, Only Fools and Horses, #WeRideTogether, YETI; and Prize Level Sponsors: ARRO Helmets, The Dad Den, Dandy Products, Equiluxe Tack, Equine IMED, FLAIR Equine Nasal Strips, I Love My Horse Boutique, The Infused Equestrian, Love Equestrian, Majyk Equipe, Mare Modern Goods, Natalie Hummel Coaching, Neighborly Tack, Outlaw Nutrition, Parkmore Supplements, Peak Performance Equine Spa, Poseidon Animal Health, Rachel Dory Fine Art, Right Path Equestrian, Saddle Bird Boutique, Sidelines Magazine, Strides For Equality Equestrians, STRIDER, Stylish in the Saddle, VTO Saddlery, and XLR8 Equine.

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 nine teams and 39 riders for the BN, N, T, and M levels, plus an additional eight members if they are at the Starter level only. 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, Bates Saddles, The Chronicle of the Horse, FarmVet, FLAIR Equine Nasal Strips, Gallagher’s Water, Kerrits, Marshall+Sterling, Nutrena Feeds, PulseVet, Schneiders Saddlery, Sidelines Magazine, SmartPak, and Santa Cruz Animal Health for sponsoring the Adult Team Championships.