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How to watch the 2026 USEA American Eventing Championships on Horse & Country

How to watch the 2026 USEA American Eventing Championships on Horse & Country

The 2026 USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Nutrena Feeds are the major national championships for eventing in the United States, and this year’s event is particularly significant because it returns to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, from 25 – 30 August 2026. 

This pinnacle event brings together qualified combinations from across the country and from all levels of the sport – certainly not just an event for the elite, the schedule boasts up to 28 championship divisions, ranging from Starter through to Advanced, including the $60,000 Adequan USEA Advanced Final.

If you can’t be there in person, you don’t have to miss a moment of the action – get the results as they happen with live coverage, or catch up on-demand on Horse & Country.

 

Here’s how to watch…

Anyone on a Monthly, Annual or Gold H&C+ plan can watch the whole event live or on-demand here.

Our 7-day free trial will give you access to the live stream, but no on-demand content. Free trials are only available to users who have not already signed up to H&C+ in the first eight months of this year.

 

How to get your rider clips

  1. Find your clip on the event page under ‘Rider Clips’
  2. Click on the clip
  3. Click ‘Purchase Clip’
  4. You’ll find your clip in the ‘Download History’ section of your account when it’s ready. 

Showjumping and Advanced Dressage clips are available almost immediately; Cross-Country and Dressage below Advanced clips can take up to 24 hours.

Clips of the Showjumping and Dressage phases can be purchased for $25 each, or are included in the H&C+ Gold plan.

Cross-country clips are supplied by Equireel at the cost of $169 each, and are not included in the H&C+ Gold plan.

Clips of all three phases can be purchased as a bundle for $199.

Once your clips are ready they can be found in the ‘Download History’ section of your account, and clips supplied by Equreel will also be emailed, so please ensure you are logged in with the email address to which you wish to receive your clip when purchasing.

Watch back, show your friends, and share on social media!

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