The USEA’s AEC Merchandise Booth is Now Online

Aug 24, 2020

The USEA’s AEC Merchandise Booth is Now Online

By Claire Kelley - USEA Staff

The new Women's Ariat Laguna Tee features a custom USEA design! USEA/Jessica Duffy Photo.

The 2020 USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds (AEC) may be canceled, but the USEA’s merchandise booth is still open! New and exclusive items were set to be featured in the USEA merchandise booth at the 2020 AEC before the event’s cancellation, but now these items have transferred to the USEA’s online store ShopUSEA.

Shop the USEA catalog of new items and place your order before anyone else!

New USEA Items

Women's Ariat Laguna Tee (pictured above) | $35 | Features a custom USEA design

USEA Tote Bag | $50 | Available in navy (pictured below) and gray

Women’s Ariat Global Softshell Jacket | $120 | Comes in the U.S. Eventing team colors

Women's Ariat Talent Polo in Gray | $50 | Includes moisture-wicking technology

Women's Ariat Tri-Factor 1/4 Zip in Heather Stripe | *Coming soon to ShopUSEA!

Don’t forget the memory of the 2019 AEC! Order official AEC apparel online at www.shopusea.com. The USEA has restocked their inventory with many different sizes. Therefore, now is your chance to get an official AEC shirt!

Official AEC Apparel

AEC Unisex T-Shirt | $20 | Affordable and comfortable

Men and Women’s AEC Polo |$60 | Very popular item

Women’s Softshell Jacket | $95 | Perfect for any season

Men’s Softshell Jacket | $100 | Great find for men

AEC Hat | $25 | Affordable and versatile, American flag detail on the brim

About the USEA American Eventing Championships

The USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) 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. The 2021 USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds will be held August 31-September 5, 2021 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Click here to learn more about the USEA American Eventing Championships.

The USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds would not be possible without our wonderful sponsors! The USEA would like to thank the following sponsors for their support: Presenting Sponsor: Nutrena Feeds; Advanced Final Title Sponsor: Adequan; Platinum Level Sponsor: Bates Saddles Gold Level Sponsors: Parker Equine Insurance, Standlee Hay; Silver Level Sponsors: Park Equine, Mountain Horse, The Jockey Club; Bronze Level Sponsors: Athletux, Black Petticoat, The Chronicle of the Horse, Devoucoux, D.G. Stackhouse & Ellis, Farm House Tack, FITS Riding, Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, LandSafe, Parks Tax & Consulting PLLC, Retired Racehorse Project SmartPak; Contributing Level Sponsors: Amazon, Big Ass Fans, GLC Direct, Cross Country App, FarmVet, Georgetown Tourism, GLC Direct, Haygain, John Deere, L.V. Harkness, Santa Cruz Animal Health, WeatherBeeta; Prize Level Sponsors: Active Interest Media, Astrid’s Oil, Dressage TestPro, EQ AM Magazine, FLAIR, Hound & Hare, I Love My Horse, Great British Equinery, Mare Modern Goods, Ride Heels Down, Tack of the Town.

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