It’s been all about the Nutrena USEA American Eventing Championships for the last week. This event is like the Super Bowl for the lower levels and a big money opportunity for the Advanced riders in the Gold Cup Final.
But what’s really great about the AEC is the immense display of support from friends and family, the excitement from the riders who have worked for months towards their goal of competing at the Championships and the pride that the whole eventing community feels when those they love – both four-legged and two – succeed. The AEC exudes the true spirit of the sport.
As we look ahead to the AEC’s move to the Tryon International Equestrian Center in North Carolina next year, let’s take a quick look back at some of the great 2015 AEC moments from around the internet.
#AEC15: Website, Final Scores, EN’s Coverage, EN’s Twitter, EN’s Instagram
Early morning fishing waiting for competition to start at AEC Posted by Cathy Wieschhoff on Saturday, September 26, 2015
I think I’m ready for AEC’S now! What do ya think Carla??? 😉 A photo posted by Lauren Eckardt (@bigtimelauren1) on
Yay! So proud of my friend Ashley Hays! You’ve worked so hard this past year! To bring Caddy from green baby to AEC winner in a year is so awesome!
Posted by Ellen Doughty-Hume Eventer on Saturday, September 26, 2015
Jessica Bowen and Lolo finished the AEC championship competition at the Texas Rose horse park in Tyler, Texas, with stadium jumping. Great weekend with family and friends. Love that girl! Posted by Barbara Bowen on Monday, September 28, 2015
I love my silly boy! A photo posted by Caroline Martin (@carolinegmartin) on
#barnfamilypride
Last morning at the AEC’s. Getting ready for stadium.
Posted by Sneak Away Riding Club on Sunday, September 27, 2015
Girls having fun at AECs
Posted by Limerick Stables on Sunday, September 27, 2015
Our future eventers getting inspired at AECs!
Posted by RB Riding on Sunday, September 27, 2015
Everyone goes shopping at AECS. #eventinglive #travelswithamy #todaysoffice
A photo posted by Amy Dragoo (@dragoophoto) on
So proud of Mr. POPPERS and Buck for finishing 2nd in the training at the AECs! I am so thankful to be part of this journey with Stuart. Sam continues to do what Christine did, making people smile!
Posted by Andrea Davidson Eventing on Saturday, September 26, 2015
Toby is also recovering from his weekend at AEC’s lol
Posted by Jayne Lloyd on Monday, September 28, 2015
And to close it all out, here’s a word from the Event Director.
Thank you Texas!Your incredible team of volunteers with their passion and knowledge for the sport of Eventing helped…
Posted by Robert Kellerhouse on Monday, September 28, 2015
