Still riding high on the excitement of the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event? So are we! One of the most exciting parts about the event is getting to watch, and sometimes meet, your eventing idols up close and in person. This year, the Kentucky team put together a group of really fun "behind the barn" videos with both four- and five-star competitors to help you get to know them a little bit better. Check them out below!
Behind the Barn with Yasmin Ingham and Tom McEwen, presented by McCauley's
Behind the Barn with Caroline Pamukcu and Hannah Sue Hollberg, presented by Dinsmore Equine Law
Behind the Barn with Jessica Phoenix, presented by Stressless
Behind the Barn with Buck Davidson and Leslie Law, presented by Professional's Choice
Behind the Barn with Phillip Dutton, presented by Zoetis
Behind the Barn | Kids Say the Darndest Things, presented by Nupafeed
Behind the Barn with Jessica Phoenix, presented by Bimeda
Behind the Barn with Doug Payne, presented by Mrs. Pastures Cookies for Horses
Behind the Barn with Tamie Smith and Liz Halliday, presented by Mane 'n Tail
Behind the Barn with Will Coleman, presented by Parker Equine Insurance
Behind the Barn with Sara Kozumplik and Sharon White, presented by Lifeforce
Behind the Barn with Boyd Martin and Will Faudree, presented by Southern California Equestrian Sports
Spring and summer are on the horizon. As rider’s calendars begin to fill with horse trial, clinic, and schooling outing dates, organizing teams are busy with preparations to ensure smooth operations and a great experience for participants, horses, and spectators.
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF)/US Equestrian has announced the appointment of former USEF Eventing Development Coach Leslie Law to the position of Chef d’Equipe and High Performance Manager for the Defender U.S. Eventing Team, and Karyn Shuter, who will take on the newly developed role of U.S. Eventing High Performance Advisor. Both Law and Shuter will begin in their respective roles immediately.
Last year was a big one for USEA Young Event Horse program graduate Arden Augustus. He made a successful move-up to Modified with Sharon White in the tack, followed by a smooth transition to Preliminary, then went on to win two CCI2*-S divisions and ended the year with a CCI2*-L win.
Are you following along with the action from home this weekend? Or maybe you're competing at an event and need information fast. Either way, we’ve got you covered!