2014 AEC Coverage

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2013 AECs Coverage (7 Posts)

Last: 09/30/2013 - 4:49 AM

2013 AEC Coverage (7 Posts)

Last: 09/30/2013 - 4:49 AM

Mr. Poppers Carries Happy Memories Of Christine Brown

Lindsay Berreth / 09/29/2014 - 4:19 AM

Andrea Leatherman rides Mr. Poppers in memory of Christine Brown.

Morris Scores A Spotted Win In Texas

Megan Brincks and Lindsay Berreth / 09/28/2014 - 11:57 AM

The winner of the junior beginner novice division of the American Eventing Chamionships—an Appaloosa ridden by 15-year-old Melissa Morris—stood out from the crowd for his flashy coloring, but Morris’ story makes it clear the pair was unlikely from their first day together to win the title.

Storm Doesn’t Let Deafness Dissuade Her Passion

Lindsay Berreth / 09/28/2014 - 6:30 AM

Kimberly Storm is like many amateurs in eventing, balancing her work life with raising her two sons and being able to financially support her horse habit. But she also faces a unique challenge—she’s deaf.

Klunick Turns A Near Disaster Into A Crowd Pleasing Performance At AEC

Megan Brincks / 09/28/2014 - 3:04 AM

Avery Klunick survived a hairy moment in the advanced show jumping at the AEC.

Davidson’s Texas Trek Is Worth The Time

Lindsay Berreth and Megan Brincks / 09/27/2014 - 6:45 PM

Buck Davidson wouldn’t have made the long trip to Texas from his Pennsylvania base without wanting a shot at a big win, so as the intermediate title at the Nutrena/U.S Eventing Championships slipped through his grasp when Quasar dropped a rail in show jumping, he was ready to put the pressure on in the advanced division with Caroline Martin’s Petite Flower.

Ashker Almost Misses Her Shot At AEC Title

Lindsay Berreth and Megan Brincks / 09/27/2014 - 4:50 AM

When Lainey Ashker woke up on Thursday morning, she wasn’t even sure she’d be riding Anthony Patch at the Nutrena/U.S. Eventing Association American Eventing Championships. Find how what happened and check out more action from Friday.

Crazy Colored Eventers At AEC

Lindsay Berreth / 09/24/2014 - 1:49 AM

Check out a gallery of some of the more colorful pairs on cross-country at the AEC!

AECs May Seek Permanent Texas Home

Lindsay Berreth / 12/17/2013 - 3:47 PM

The USEA is considering keeping the AEC in Texas permanently, and not everyone is happy about it.

2014 AEC Coverage