One Big Thing: Preview the #AEC2026 Cross-Country Courses
The USEA has once again partnered with CrossCountry App to provide virtual course walks for all levels at the 2026 USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Nutrena Feeds.
Take a virtual tour around the 2026 USEA American Eventing Championships‘ $60,000 Adequan USEA Advanced Final, USEA Intermediate, Bates USEA Preliminary, Standlee USEA Modified, ARMA USEA Training, USEA Novice, Marshall+Sterling USEA Beginner Novice, and USEA Starter cross-country courses with the CrossCountry App to see the track the riders will take, complete with minute markers, and the different fences.
Take a walk through the fences of the $60,000 Adequan USEA Advanced Final below:
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- Fence 1: Log On. Photo via CrossCountry App.
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- Fence 2: Blue Cottage. Photo via CrossCountry App.
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- Fence 3: Ditch Table. Photo via CrossCountry App.
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- Fence 4: Shelter. Photo via CrossCountry App.
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- Fence 5AB: Adequan Shallows. Photo via CrossCountry App.
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- Fence 6: Oxer. Photo via CrossCountry App.
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- Fence 7: Rolled Brush Oxer. Photo via CrossCountry App.
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- Fence 8AB: Adequan Splash. Photo via CrossCountry App.
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- Fence 9: Shouldered Bacon Brush. Photo via CrossCountry App.
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- Fence 10A: Normandy Hill. Photo via CrossCountry App.
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- Fence 10BC: Normandy Hill. Photo via CrossCountry App.
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- Fence 11: MIM Table. Photo via CrossCountry App.
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- Fence 12ABC: KY Classique Sunken Road. Photo via CrossCountry App.
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- Fence 13: Oxer. Photo via CrossCountry App.
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- Fence 14ABC: the Root Cellar. Photo via CrossCountry App.
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- Fence 15: Cedar Table. Photo via CrossCountry App.
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- Fence 16: Inn at the Nutrena Crossing. Photo via CrossCountry App.
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- Fence 17AB: Bounce Out of the Nutrena Crossing. Photo via CrossCountry App.
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- Fence 18: Ditch Corner. Photo via CrossCountry App.
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- Fence 19: Double Brush Slab Oxer. Photo via CrossCountry App.
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- Fence 20: Stick Pile. Photo via CrossCountry App.
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- Fence 21ABC: EEI Query. Photo via CrossCountry App.
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- Fence 22: Bourbon Table. Photo via CrossCountry App.
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- Fence 23AB: Brushed Cabins. Photo via CrossCountry App.
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- Fence 24: Lincoln Log Cabins. Photo via CrossCountry App.
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- Fence 25: the Lucky EEI’o Horseshoe. Photo via CrossCountry App.
USEA American Eventing Championships, $60,000 Adequan Advanced Final, and ATC Finals (KY): [Website] [Schedule] [Program] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [USEA AEC App] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream] [EN’s Coverage]
Major International Events This Weekend
Scone Palace International HT CCI4* (GBR): [Website] [Tickets] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream]
FEI Eventing European Championship for Young Riders & Juniors (SWE): [Website] [Schedule] [Entries] [Ride Times/Scoring] [Live Stream]
US Events This Weekend
USEA American Eventing Championships, $60,000 Adequan Advanced Final, and ATC Finals (KY): [Website] [Schedule] [Program] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [USEA AEC App] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream] [EN’s Coverage]
Equestrians’ Institute HT & Area VII Championships (WA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map]
Seneca Valley PC HT (MD): [Website] [Entries] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Bucks County Horse Park HT and YEH Qualifier (PA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]
Stories from the AEC
- The #AEC2026 Daily: Wednesday
- The Result Isn’t Everything: Charlotte Collier Finds a New Perspective Ahead of the AEC
- Fast Facts: 2026 USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds
Other Links and Reading
- What Are We Doing to Stop the Horse Slaughter Pipeline?
- The essential guide to nailing Burghley style
- US Equestrian Releases Updated Guidance for Competitions During High Heat, Poor Air Quality
Training Tip of the Day
We’re continuing on in Noelle Floyd’s OTTB series with episode three today! In this installment, Tik Maynard and FEI veterinarian Dr. Yates explain why a pre-purchase exam is an important step when buying an off-the-track Thoroughbred — and why the exam should be based on what you want the horse to do:
Go Eventing
We need 100 more helmet cams from kiddos like this:
