United States Eventing Association

USEA Announces Tina Fitch Photography as Official Photographer of the 2025 USEA AEC

Leesburg, Va.—February 14— The United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) is thrilled to share that Tina Fitch Photography will be the official photographer at the 2025 USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Nutrena Feeds. The 2025 AEC take place Aug. 26-31, 2024 at Galway Downs in Temecula, California.

"I’m beyond excited to capture this monumental event, celebrating the community that has so generously supported both my business and creative passion," said Tina Fitch. Tina Fitch Photography will be offering thoughtfully curated photo galleries from every division and phase of the event, as well as social media reels on a limited basis. For more information, please contact Tina Fitch Photography here.

"We are so excited to have Tina's team join us at Galway Downs," shared USEA CEO Rob Burk. "The team at Tina Fitch Photography have captured thoughtful moments at Galway Downs and all across the country for many years. We know this team will provide top-notch photo galleries to our competitor's at this year's championships."

Private Photographer Clause

In an effort to better regulate and maintain horse and rider safety during competition, and out of respect for the partnership with the 2025 AEC official photographer, the USEA will be implementing the following freelance photography protocols during the 2025 AEC.

• No private photographers will be allowed onsite during the 2025 AEC. Any private photographers found to be promoting private photography services or soliciting clients prior to or during the event will be asked to leave the competition immediately.
• Only credentialed media personnel will be granted photography passes for the 2025 AEC.
• With the understanding that family members will want to capture memories of their loved ones during the AEC, personal camera usage is allowed. For safety purposes, those taking photos for personal use are not allowed inside any of the arenas, including during prize-giving ceremonies. We ask that those with personal-use cameras please respect credentialed media and photographers by being aware of their positioning and to please avoid areas that may be in the way of the area that the photographer is shooting. If at any time personal-use photography becomes a safety hazard or comes into conflict with that of a credentialed media person, personal photographers may be asked to relocate.

Credentialed Media

Applications for credentialed media personnel will open on Aug. 1, 2025, and will remain open through Aug. 15, 2025.

In order to be eligible to receive press credentials, you must:

1. Be an adult of legal age and a reporter, editor, or photographer associated with or on assignment for a recognized publication, news service, newspaper, website, radio, or television station;

2. Or be a Media Professional providing media services to professional riders during the event. These individuals should be prepared to submit a list of clientele along with their application for credentials and will not be permitted to sell/distribute images taken at the AEC to competitors outside of their clientele.

3. Submit the official AEC press credential application during the credentialing period and be approved.

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 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. 26-31 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, Horse & Country; Gold Level Sponsors: ARMA, Parker Equine Insurance, PulseVet, Schneiders Saddlery, Smartpak, Standlee; and more!