Lexington, Ky. – Nearly 450 horses have descended upon the Colorado Horse Park in Parker, Colo., for the 15th annual United States Eventing Association (USEA) American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds (AEC). Kicking off Thursday, August 30, and running through Sunday, September 2, the AEC sets the stage for the US Equestrian (USEF) National Advanced Horse Trials Championship.
The Advanced division at the AEC is designated as the USEF National Advanced Horse Trials Championship, the winner of which will be presented with the legendary Jack Le Goff Trophy. The Advanced division at the AEC also serves as the $40,000 Adequan USEA Gold Cup Final. The Adequan USEA Gold Cup Champion receives one of the highest payouts in U.S. eventing and earns the prestigious title of Adequan USEA Gold Cup Champion.
This ultimate test of horse and rider draws the top combinations in the Advanced division around the country to compete for substantial prize money, fabulous prizes, and the chance to be named the National Champion. The USEF National Advanced Horse Trials Championship gets underway on Thursday, August 30, with the dressage phase at 3:30 p.m. MT. The cross-country phase will start at 4:10 p.m. MT on Friday, August 31. The final phase, jumping, will start at 6:30 p.m. MT on Saturday, September 1, and a new national champion will be crowned immediately following.
The United States Eventing Association is a recognized affiliate of US Equestrian. Keep up with the 2018 USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds by following USEA on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Use #AEC2018.
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