2025 AEC PROGRAM
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WELCOME FROM GALWAY DOWNS OWNERS
To all American Eventing Championship competitors, USEA and eventing
fans alike:
As owners of Galway Downs, we are honored and truly excited to welcome the
USEA American Eventing Championships to Southern California for the first
time in history. Hosting this prestigious event is a milestone for our facility and a
celebration for the entire West Coast eventing community.
It has been our mission to create a world-class venue that reflects the strength,
dedication, and heart of equestrian sport. To see the AEC come to life at Galway
Downs is deeply meaningful—and we are grateful to the United States Eventing
Association for the trust and partnership that made it possible.
To Rob Burk, Kate Lokey, and the entire USEA team, and its Board of Governors,
we extend our heartfelt thanks for your leadership, tireless work, and unwavering
commitment to excellence. It has been a pleasure collaborating with you to deliver
a championship worthy of the riders, horses, and supporters who make this sport
so special.
We are also proud to support the equestrian heritage of the Temecula Valley — a
region rich in horse tradition and community spirit. At Galway Downs, we remain
committed to honoring the long-standing motto for the city of Temecula with
Old traditions while creating new opportunities for the next generation of riders,
owners, and fans.
To everyone who made this event possible, and to every competitor and family who
traveled to be part of it: thank you for bringing your passion and spirit to Galway
Downs. We look forward to continuing to grow with you in the years ahead.
Ken & Tina Smith
Proud Owners
Galway Downs
