United States Eventing Association

Competition Address:4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511 From North: I-75 South exit 120. Turn Left onto Iron Works Pkwy. 1/4 mile to main Kentucky Horse Park entrance on the left. Signs will direct you to stabling. From South: I-75 North exit 120. Turn Right onto Iron Works Pkwy. 1/4 mile and left into main Kentucky Horse Park entrance on the left. Signs will direct you to stabling.

Monday 8/28: All Cross-Country Courses open-3 PM. Tuesday 8/29: I/P/M: Dressage - 8:00 AM Wednesday 8/30:A/T: Dressage-8:00 AMI/P/M: Cross-Country 8:00 AM Thursday 8/31: N: Dressage - 8:00 AMA/T:Cross-Country7:30 AM I/P/M: Show Jumping 8:00 AM Friday 9/1: BN: Dressage - 8:00 AM N: Cross-Country 7:30 AM T:Show Jumping 8:00 AM; A: Show Jumping 7:30 PM Saturday 9/2: BN: Cross-Country - 7:30 AM. N: Show Jumping 7:30 AM. Sunday 9/3: BN: Show Jumping - 7:30 AM.

*This schedule is extremely provisional.General schedule should be finalized by August 8, 2023

TD:Mary Duenow, CA; John Williams, NY; Wayne Quarles, KY; Shelley Ryan, KY Judges: Pres. for Adv and Int:Cindy DePorter, NC; Member of GJ Adv and Int: Valerie Pride, MD Pres. for Prelim - Beg. Novice:Michelle Henry, CA Dressage Judges:Julie Congleton, KY; Janice Holmes, OH; Debbie Boeh, OH; Lori Hoos, TN; Cheryl Connell-Marsh, MI; Lisa Anderson, GA; Eileen Pritchard-Bryan, MD SJ Judge: D. Barrows, KY CD: X-C:Jay Hambly, CANSJ:Robert Murphy, KY

Ride Times starting on 8/22; followed by the stabling assignments a few days later at: USEA AEC, $60,000 Adequan Advanced Final, and ATC Finals - Stall Assignments (startboxscoring.com)

Electronic Entries only. Any and all paperwork must be electronic including updated waivers and coggins. All payments must be by Credit Card. Please direct any questions concerning entries and stabling to: Cavan Allen, Event Secretary [email protected] Jan Whitehouse, Stabling Manager [email protected]

Equestrian Events, Inc. and Mary Fike Mary Fike [email protected] AND Vanessa Coleman, Director of Competition Equestrian Events, Inc. [email protected] All changes and scratches need to be emailed to: Cavan Allen - [email protected]

Electronic Entries ONLY please. Payment by Credit Card Only please. Entries must be complete including coggins and updated Waivers with all signatures. ENTRY FEES: AEC Entry Fees:A-$670;I-$610;P/M-$560;T/N/BN-$525 STABLING:$300/stall; Monday 8/28 (12pm) - Monday 9/4 (7am), $75/day for additional stabling. Early stabling must be requested on entry or to Secretary, Cavan Allen.ARRIVAL DATE IS REQUIRED!Tack Stall - $300/stall.Tack Stalls are limited and on a first come first paidbasis due to expected high number of entries.TACK STALLS MUST BE ASSIGNED TO ONE ENTRY FOR PAYMENT PURPOSES. ALL SHARED TACK STALLS MUST LIST THE ENTIRE GROUP THAT IS SHARING IT. STABLING REQUESTS/ASSIGNMENTS: All requests must be on stabling form. Groups stabling together must be listed on stabling forms - PLEASE List ONE common name for the entiregroup on all forms! Any additions or changes must be made by August 15, 2023 (closing date). Changes after closing date are $50/change fee and will only be made if possible. Arrival and Stabling Form:https://www.cognitoforms.com/EEI12/_2023AECArrivalAndStabling 1,250 permanent and 250 temporary stalls available on grounds; 11x11, stall doors provided. GROUNDS FEE: $75/entry (for competing horse not stabled on grounds). KHP FACILITY FEE:$10/horse, included in the entry fee. CAMPING:RV Hook ups are available through the Kentucky Horse Park Campground at 859-259-4257, select option 2. RV sites may not be booked through event secretary or organizers. SHAVINGS/FEED/HAY/STALL MATS/PADDOCKS:Please order in advance through Dever, Inc at deverrentals.com or 859-233-9702. GOLF CARTS: Advanced Reservation is REQUIRED! Please contact Dever Golf Car Rentals athttps://deverrentals.com/kentucky-horse-park-golf-car-reservation 859-233-9702 HOSPITALITY: Daily VIP Hospitality in ringside tent includes breakfast and lunch and has a cash bar available.Single Day tickets are $80. Hospitality Tues. Aug 29 - Sun. Sept 3 $425. The daily hospitality menus are listed under each daily ticket. Wednesday, 8/30 - Welcome Reception – one ticket per horse is included. Additional tickets are $75. Includes 2 drink vouchers. Thursday, 8/31 -Adult and Young Rider Party in the VIP tent, at approximately 6:30 pm. For program members, one ticket for Adult Rider or Young Rider party. Friday, 9/1 – Competitor Party – one ticket per horse is included. Additional tickets are $75.Includes 2 drink vouchers. If ordering both the Welcome Reception and the Competitor Party, the tickets are $125. To purchase tickets for VIP and parties:https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/31620/american-eventing-championship REFUNDS: Before C.D.- Entry & Stabling fees less $25 non-refundable office fee. After C.D. No Refunds after 8/15, unless Entry or Stabling can be filled by a wait list in which case Entry and/or Stabling refunded less $50 office fee. Competition Cancellation-no refund. USEA Starter/D&M Fee Refund Policy: The USEA Starter and D&M fee ($30) is not subjected to office fees and shall be returned within 30 days of the competition to any rider who does not start the dressage test. No refunds due to force majeure cancellation.

ALL USEA AEC Divisions are RESRICTED to AEC Qualified Horses and Riders. CHECK QUALIFICATION CRITERIA AT: RIDERS: http://useventing.com/resource/aec-qualified-riders HORSES: http://useventing.com/resource/aec-qualified-horses CRITERIA: http://useventing.com/AEC-Qualifications-Summary Call or Email Sharon Gallagher for Qualification questions at: [email protected] or 703-779-0440 ext. 3005 All changes and scratches need to be emailed to: Cavan Allen - [email protected] Entries are expected to be very high so be sure to send your entry in on opening date even if you are still in the process of qualifying! If oversubscribed on opening day, entries will be drawn as per USEF rules. Entries limited to 1000. ALL entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee. DOUBLE ENTRIES: Not accepted. XC Pinney Holder Insert required.REFUNDS: Before C.D.- Entry & Stabling fees less $25 non-refundable office fee. No Refunds after 8/15, unless Entry or Stabling can be filled by a wait list in which case Entry or Stabling refunded less $50 office fee.No refunds due to a force majeure cancellation. Health Document Requirements: 1) Neg. Coggins within 12 months 2) Health/Veterinary Health Certificate signed by licensed vet: In-state horses within 12 months; out-of-state horses within 30 days OR a valid FEI Passport More information can be found at:https://www.kyagr.com/statevet/import-equine.html For Entry Status: Reminder: All USEF Life and Senior Active members, as well as participants who have regular contact with minor athletes, are required to comply with the U.S. Center for SafeSport training requirement, to be eligible to participate in the competition. All participants must adhere to the U.S. Center for SafeSport Code, USEF Safe Sport Policy, and the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies. More information about these can be found at www.usef.org.

A- 3990m @ 570 mpm. I-3575m @ 550 mpm. P-3120 m @ 520 mpm. M-3000 m @ 490 mpm.T-2600 m @ 470 mpm. N-2200 m @ 400 mpm. BN-2000 m @ 350 mpm. All courses: Championship level courses on rolling 100 year old bluegrass turf. Expect water, banks, ditches and combinations at all levels . Absolutely no golf carts or motorized vehicles of any kind on the Cross-Country Course. Course footing is consistently maintained and will be aerovated, aggravated and/or irrigated as needed. Cross-Country course is closed.

AEC DIVISION AWARDS: 1st - 15th place ribbons, Prizes for each division. Prize Money for each level: A-$60,000; I-$10,000; P-$5,000; M-$1,500; T-$7,000; N-$9,000; BN-$9,000. Prize Money for Adult Team Championship: $1,000/level P, M,T,N,BN.

STABLING:$300/stall; Monday 8/28 (12pm) - Monday 9/4 (7am), $75/day for additional stabling. Early stabling must be requested on entry or to Secretary, Cavan Allen.ARRIVAL DATE IS REQUIRED OR YOU MAY NOT HAVE A STALL AVAILABLE!Tack Stall - $300/stall.Tack Stalls are limited and on a first come first paidbasis due to expected high number of entries.TACK STALLS MUST BE ASSIGNED TO ONE ENTRY FOR PAYMENT PURPOSES. ALL SHARED TACK STALLS MUST LIST THE ENTIRE GROUP THAT IS SHARING IT. 1,250 permanent and 250 temporary stalls available on grounds; 11x11, stall doors provided. STABLING REQUESTS/ASSIGNMENTS: All requests must be on stabling form. Groups stabling together must be listed on stabling forms. Any additions or changes must be made by August 15, 2023 (closing date). Changes after closing date are $50/change and only will be made if possible. Arrival and Stabling Form:https://www.cognitoforms.com/EEI12/_2023AECArrivalAndStabling
SHAVINGS/FEED/HAY/STALL MATS/PADDOCKS:Please order in advance through Dever, Inc at deverrentals.com or 859-233-9702. Please note the stabling is on asphalt and Dever has mats available for rent. GROUNDS FEE:$75/entry (for competing horse not stabled on grounds). VETERINARIAN:TBD - Phone number will be on all stall cards, posted at the show office and scoreboard.

RV Accommodations:Please contact the Kentucky Horse Park Campground through the following number ONLY - (859) 259-4257, choose option 2. Mention 2023 AEC or 2023 American Eventing Championships. Hotel Accommodations: For a complete listing of Hotels with blocks for the 2023 AEC, please visit: URL TBA. Marriott Griffin Gate 1800 Newtown Pike Lexington, KY 40511 5.3 miles from KHP $139.00 per night plus $20 resort fee Reservations can be made by calling 1 (800) 228-9290 or (859) 231-5100. Reference the “Equestrian Events Room Block” when making your reservation. Reservations must be received prior to 8/02/2023 Click here to view the hotel. Clarion Hotel 1950 Newtown Pike Lexington,KY40511 5.2 miles from KHP $129.00 per night Room rate includes complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffet, Wi-Fi and parking Reservations must be received prior to 8/10/2023. Reservations can be made by calling 859.233.0512 and referencing the “2023 American Eventing Championship” Click here to view the hotel. Reservations may be made online by clicking here. Hilton Garden Inn Georgetown 110 Grandstand Drive Georgetown, KY 40324 8.0 miles from KHP $124.00 per night plus tax Room rates included complimentary breakfast for two and complimentary Internet access. Reservations can be made by calling 502.863.0099 and referencing the “American Eventing Championship” Reservations must be received prior to August 4, 2023 Click here to view the hotel.

Test & arena sizes: A-2022 USEF Advanced Test B-Std. I-2022 USEF Intermediate Test B-Std. P-2022 USEF Preliminary Test C-Std. M-2022 USEF Modified Test B-Sm. T-2022 USEF Training Test B-Sm. N-2022USEF Novice Test B-Sm. BN-2022 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm. Arenas: All weather footing.

A- 3990m @ 570 mpm. I-3575m @ 550 mpm. P-3120 m @ 520 mpm. M-3000 m @ 490 mpm.T-2600 m @ 470 mpm. N-2200 m @ 400 mpm. BN-2000 m @ 350 mpm. All courses: Championship level courses on rolling 100 year old bluegrass turf. Expect water, banks, ditches and combinations at all levels . Absolutely no golf carts or motorized vehicles of any kind on the Cross-Country Course. Course footing is consistently maintained and will be aerovated, aggravated and/or irrigated as needed. Cross-Country course is closed.

ALL SHOW JUMPING IS PROVISIONALLY SCHEDULED TO BE RUN IN THE JOHNSON RING/ROLEX STADIUM. GOLF CARTS: Advanced Reservation is REQUIRED! Please order in advance through Dever, Inc at https://deverrentals.com/kentucky-horse-park-golf-car-reservationor 859-233-9702. VOLUNTEERS:Volunteers are always needed and appreciated! If you have some time to give, or know someone that does, please sign up at: https://www.eventingvolunteers.comor contact Lynn Davis or Bev Henson [email protected]. THANK YOU! PARKING FEE: The Kentucky Horse Park may charge for parking. Cost is $6/per day or $18/week. NON-COMPETE HORSES:Non-compete horses not registered with the show office will levy the rider a $500 fine. All non-compete horses must be stabled.

EV114 Dress 1. PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR. a. At all levels of eventing competition, from beginner novice through advanced, at Federation Endorsed competitions and recognized competitions, riders must wear headgear as follows, except as may otherwise be mandated by local law (see also GR801): b. Upon arrival, anyone riding a horse must wear properly fitting protective headgear which passes or surpasses ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) standards for equestrian use and carries the SEI tag. Harness must be secured and properly fitted.


“Every class offered herein which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current USEF rulebook will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith”.