The field for the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™ (K3DE) will be smaller by one following the first horse inspection, with 34 of the 35 horses presented to the ground jury moving on to the first phase of competition, the dressage. Under crystal clear blue skies, the competitors in the CCI5*-L put their best and most fashionable foot forward as they demonstrated their horses’ fitness to begin the competition.
The USA’s Jennie Brannigan’s mount Twilightslastgleam was first held and eventually not accepted by the ground jury of Christian Steiner (AUT), Peter Gray (CAN), Anne-Mette Binder (DEN), and Dr. Debbie Williamson (USA). Brannigan will still be competing on her other mount, FE Lifestyle.
Produced by Equestrian Events, Inc. (EEI), a non-profit, charitable organization that supports the development of equestrian sports by staging sporting events at the highest level, the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian features one of only seven annual 5* three-day events in the world. Known as “The Best Weekend All Year,” the event annually attracts nearly 90,000 spectators who also enjoy extensive shopping, a variety of hospitality experiences and a wide array of demonstrations. In addition to the traditional CCI5*-L, the event also features the Cosequin® Lexington 4* and the Kentucky International CSI5* presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute.