AEC Program

2026 USEA AMERICAN EVENTING CHAMPIONSHIPS 12 WELCOME FROM KENTUCKY HORSE PARK August 25, 2026 What an exciting week to be at the Kentucky Horse Park! We are honored to serve as the host venue for the USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds. We are thrilled to welcome you back to the nation's most iconic equestrian competition venue where some of the world's top eventers compete each year. For decades, the Park has celebrated the horse and its impact on humanity. We are proud to be the caretakers of this treasured space and walk in the shadows of those before us while preparing the path for those who follow. And it is our love of the horse – and our desire to share that with everyone – that keeps us on the trail. While you are here, I invite you to visit our attractions, especially some exciting additions since your last visit. Last year, we unveiled two murals designed and painted by artist Wylie Caudill. Located on the exterior of the International Museum of the Horse, each unique painting celebrates our relationship with horses, both past and present. Be sure to visit our newest sculpture, The Bond: Two Hearts – One Spirit. This moving work serves as a reminder that horses have the power to connect with everyone, regardless of our differences or abilities, and that something as simple as a horse lowering its head can lift the human spirit. There is something truly special that happens when people are around horses. Barriers fade, people come together, and lasting bonds are made – something we celebrate every day at the Park. The American Eventing Championships embodies this same spirit and represents the culmination of your hard work and dedication. Congratulations! And best of luck for a great week of sport! Lee Carter President

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