2025-2026

Available AEE Classes

Hunt Seat

Alumni Flat

Riders to be judged at the walk, trot, sitting trot and canter both ways of the ring. Leads and diagonals will count. USEF Equitation may be asked but are not required.

Alumni Fences

To be shown over six or more fences not to exceed 2' 9” in height and including at least one change of direction. Fence width not to exceed height. Fences must have wings at least 12' higher than the highest rail. No testing required.

Western

Horsemanship

Ranch

To be shown at a walk, trot and canter both ways of the ring. Patterns may be used.

To be shown individually in a pre-assigned ranch pattern. Suitable patterns include IHSA, IEA and YEDA.

Reining

To be shown individually in a pre-assigned reining pattern. Suitable patterns include IHSA, IEA and YEDA.

Post Season

Zone Finals

All AEE members with 28 points or more across their top 10 shows, out of a maximum of 15 shows will qualify for their declared AEE Zone final. More details on Zone finals can be found here: Click Here

2026 Zone Finals Events:

Zone 1: Hunt Seat - 3/28 at Jumpers Academy
Western - TBD at Pondview YEDA

Zone 2: Hunt Seat 4/19 at Greystone
Western - TBD at Pondview YEDA

Zone 3: Hunt Seat Only - April 17th 4:30PM Centenary College
40 Califon Rd, Long Valley, NJ 07853

Zone 4: At this time, online zones only.

Zone 5: Hunt Seat Only - March 28th SCAD more details to follow

Zone 7: Hunt Seat - online
Western - TBD at SMWC

AEE Nationals

The top riders from each Zone competition will qualify for AEE Nationals based on the Zone Final specifications in the link above. If less than 3 riders compete in their respective Zone competition, riders will need to obtain a minimum score for their ride. Specifications for each class will be published before the start of the first Zone final each season.

For Nationals class specifications and costs, please see Nationals Classes