Aug 19, 2021

USEA in Partnership with Athletux for the 2021 AEC

By Claire Kelley - USEA Staff

The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is thrilled to announce the partnership with Athletux for this year’s AEC. Athletux will join as a Bronze Level Sponsor and the Official Commentary Provider for the 2021 AEC. This year’s AEC will be held August 31-September 5 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky.

"We are thrilled to support the USEA as the official commentator of the 2021 [USEA] American Eventing Championships. As one of the longest-running marketing firms in equestrian sports, helping people around the country enjoy live stream coverage of the AEC is something we are very passionate about," said Frankie Thieriot Stutes, President and Founder of Athletux.

Athletux is an innovative marketing firm dedicated to equestrian sports. Athletux is one of the longest running equestrian marketing agencies in the business and they work exclusively with equestrian brands, athletes and events.

Athletux business services include social media, email marketing, sponsored rider program oversight and management, business advising, and graphic design. Their rider services include social media, syndication, advising, sponsorships, public relations, fundraising, advertising, crisis management, grant applications, email marketing, promotion, and website upkeep. Their event services include public relations, live stream commentary, video production, and broadcasting.

“Athletux is one of the best equestrian marketing firms in the country. Frankie is a top-level competitor herself, and she knows the sport inside and out. We are so excited to partner with her and Athletux to provide expert commentary at the 2021 AEC,” said USEA CEO Rob Burk.

Fankie Thieriot Stutes of Athletux will be working alongside RNS Video to bring live stream coverage and commentary for all levels of competition at the AEC. Learn more about Athletux by visiting their website at athletux.com

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 2019 AEC garnered over 1,000 entries and took place with 925 starters, now standing as the largest eventing competition in North American history. The 2021 USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds will be held August 31 – September 5 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Click here to learn more about the USEA American Eventing Championships.

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