The 2025 USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) at Galway Downs in Temecula, California, showcased top talent across multiple divisions, including Beginner Novice and Starter levels. Notable champions included Annie Desmond and her German Riding Pony Little Elf, who won the Beginner Novice Amateur Championship with a flawless cross-country and show jumping performance. Other standout riders were Madeline Backus with her homebred Trakehner P.S. Sir Balinor, Laura Bentley aboard Hanoverian/American Warmblood WokeUp, and Amelia Solivan Busque with Russian Roulette, each securing titles in their respective Beginner Novice and Junior categories. The event also highlighted the rising stars in the Starter divisions, with Patricia Cameron and Liberty Song winning the Starter Amateur Championship and Mohamed Mostafa capturing the Starter Rider Championship on Rodrigue du Granit.
The AEC also featured the Adams Horse Supply USEA Adult Team Championships, where teams competed in a spirited and camaraderie-filled environment. With A Little Buck won the Beginner Novice ATC, while The Starter Pack took the Starter ATC title. The Championships serve as a pinnacle event for juniors, amateurs, and professionals across all levels, drawing hundreds of competitors nationwide. Supported by major sponsors like Nutrena Feeds and Adequan, the event offers substantial prize money and the chance to compete for national titles, with the upcoming $60,000 Adequan USEA Advanced Final set to attract the country’s top riders. The AEC continues to be a premier platform for showcasing equestrian talent and fostering the growth of eventing in North America.
