The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is excited to announce the continued partnership with Nutrena® Feeds for the next three years. Nutrena Feeds will return as the “Official Feed of the USEA.” Nutrena Feeds will also return as the “Presenting Sponsor of the USEA American Eventing Championships” (AEC) for 2022, 2023, and 2024. The 2022 AEC will take place from August 30 to September 4 at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell, Montana. In 2023 and 2024, the AEC will move back to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky.
“On behalf of Cargill and our Nutrena Equine family, we are very excited to extend our long-standing relationship with the United States Eventing Association,” said Russell Mueller, Strategic Marketing Manager, CAN North America. “The speed, grace, endurance, and sheer will that eventing riders and horses demonstrate every time they compete is a perfect match for the Nutrena family of products.”
Since 1921, Nutrena Feeds has been developing the latest innovations in the care and feeding of animals. Their feed isn’t just grown, it’s crafted. Real science goes into putting the nutrients animals need into each Nutrena feed product.
“The success of the AEC wouldn’t be possible without the support of Nutrena. We have partnered with Nutrena for over 16 years, and we are thrilled to continue the partnership for the next three years,” said USEA CEO Rob Burk. “Made with the highest quality ingredients, Nutrena’s horse feed is used by eventers at every level of the sport. We are very proud to call Nutrena Feeds the “Official Feed of the USEA.'”
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About the USEA American Eventing Championships
The USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Nutrena Feeds is the pinnacle of the sport for 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 horses and riders 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 around 1,200 entries and took place with 939 starters, now standing as the largest eventing competition in North American history. The 2022 USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds will be held August 30 – September 4 at the beautiful Rebecca Farm in Kalispell, Montana. Click here to learn more about the USEA American Eventing Championships.
Eventers who are new to the sport may feel a little overwhelmed by the often-misunderstood world of saddle fitting. Riders are often bombarded with information from peers online or self-described experts, putting them at risk of following bad advice related to equipment that impacts horse welfare perhaps more than any other piece of tack. Finding a qualified expert to answer these questions is crucial. Who better to turn to than both a qualified Master Saddle Fitter and a fourth-generation saddle designer to answer some of these questions?
Did you know that the USEA Foundation awards over 150 grants each year to deserving individuals who are involved in the sport of eventing? With grants that assist riders with accomplishing their competition goals, grants geared toward licensed officials, grants that are specific to continuing education for coaches, grants that assist competitions with obtaining frangible technology, and so much more, there really is a grant opportunity available to almost anyone!
With the start of the New Year just days away, now is the time to consider how your actions can have a positive impact on the sport of eventing in 2025. Each and every member of the eventing community has an important role to play in ensuring the sport continues to grow and thrive. From fostering educational opportunities to supporting grassroots initiatives and participating at all levels of the sport, there are so many ways to get involved.
Ride iQ’s popular “Ask An Expert” series features professional advice and tips from all areas of the horse industry. One of the most-downloaded episodes is an expert session with Peter Gray, an accomplished dressage judge and Olympic eventer. He has recently judged at events like the five-star at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, and he served on the ground jury at the 2022 FEI World Eventing Championships in Pratoni, Italy. His background as a competitor in the Olympic Games riding for Bermuda and as a coach and selector for the Canadian eventing team adds depth to his understanding of the sport.