Sep 05, 2013

Area 8 Championships Photo Gallery

By USEA
Jennifer Smith and The Dark Mark

The Kentucky Horse Park was once again home to a fantastic event; this time, the Kentucky Classique and Area 8 Championships (August 30-September 1, 2013) took over the Park on Labor Day weekend to showcase the qualified horses and riders from Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia, and western Pennsylvania.

Preliminary Championship

  1. Alexa Ehlers and Clear Approval - 37.0
  2. Rachel Sketo and Only Kings - 40.8
  3. Emma Tilghman and Widespread Panic - 40.9

Training Championship

  1. Amber Long and Simply Danny - 25.0
  2. Margaret Kimmel and Double Dutch - 27.3
  3. Sarah Andres and Ima Little Waki - 30.9

Novice Championship

  1. Madeline Bletzacker and Landtino S - 30.5
  2. Susan O'Toole and One Fine Day - 31.0
  3. Rachel Miles and Casanova - 31.0

Beginner Novice Championship

  1. Jennifer Rebollo and Clovercroft Enterprize - 26.7
  2. Chelsea Garrison and Roscoe P. Coltrain - 26.9
  3. Cosby Green and Snappy Dresser - 28.1

For full results, visit http://www.kyevents.net/scores

Apr 22, 2025

Shop New USEA Merchandise at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event

While we all attend the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event for the competition, the next best thing about the event is definitely the shopping! The USEA is excited to be back on-site at the Kentucky Horse Park for the competition this year and to debut some all-new apparel items for the 2025 season. Here is a sneak preview of what you can expect to see at our booth, located just behind the Rolex Stadium next to the large Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event booth, this year.

Apr 22, 2025 Competitions

Fast Facts: 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event

They don't call it the "Best Weekend All Year" for no reason! If you love the sport of eventing (or just horses in general) the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event is most likely a staple on your calendar or a must-see on your bucket list. This week, thousands of eventing lovers will flock to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, for one of two U.S.-based five-stars that takes place each year, as well as top-shelf CCI4*-S competition and two nights of spectacular show jumping.

Apr 22, 2025 Adult Riders

USEA Adult Riders Program to Host Course Walk with Derek di Grazia at 2025 #K3DE

Will you be at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event this year? Are you a member of the USEA Adult Rider Program? Then you will not want to miss out on this exciting opportunity to join cross-country course designer Derek di Grazia on a walk of the CCI5*-L cross-country course. The USEA-hosted event will take place at 8:30 a.m. EST on Thursday, April 24.

Apr 21, 2025 Eventing News

How to Watch the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event

Can't make it to the Kentucky Horse Park this week for the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event? Never fear! We've got all the details you need on how to access the livestream for both the CCI4*-S and CCI5*-L taking place this week.

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