2011 Advanced Champion Barb Crabo and Eveready
The Olympics are over, Burghley is over, Blenheim is approaching…that means the American Eventing Championships are upon us. The AECs, held at Chattahoochee Hills (Fairburn, GA) again this year, feature all levels competing for a national title.
The Advanced division has 19 entries, including Becky Holder and her two grays, Can’t Fire Me and Courageous Comet. Becky’s been on a roll this year, most recently winning the CIC3* at Richland with Can’t Fire Me and placing second with Comet. As we reported from Richland, the AECs is likely to be Comet’s last upper level competition. I’m sure he’ll go out on a high note! Buck Davidson has two horses entered at Advanced, the experienced Ballynoe Castle and up-and-comer The Apprentice. Hannah Sue Burnett will be there with Harbour Pilot, as well as Jon Holling and Bromont CCI3* winner Downtown Harrison.
EN’s own Jessica Bortner-Harris and Win the War (Bug) will be competing at Intermediate. Best of luck to all competitors!
Dressage begins on Thursday for Training through Advanced, and Friday for Beginner Novice and Novice. John will be on-site to bring excellent coverage throughout the event. Go AECs!
