After not running in 2020 and 2021, the MARS Bromont CCI Three-Day Event returned to the Bromont Olympic Equestrian Center in Quebec, Canada, in 2022. America's Jennie Saville (née Brannigan) and Twilightslastgleam won the CCI4*-L, as the chestnut Thoroughbred gelding (National Anthem x Royal Child) bred and owned by Nina Gardner moved up from eighth after dressage into the lead after cross-country with the fastest round on wet ground over the tracks designed by Derek di Grazia. Canada's Lindsay Traisnel and Bacyrouge, a bay Selle Français gelding (Mylord Carthago x Lelia) owned by Patricia Pearce, finished second, and they are among four from the top-10 in the CCI4*-L in 2022 that return in 2023.
The historic grounds that hosted the equestrian events at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal will welcome top-class eventing back for the MARS Bromont CCI Three-Day Event in 2023, offering a CCI4*-L, CCI4*-S, CCI3*-L, CCI2*-L, and CCI2*-L U25 this year.
The CCI4*-L Field:
The Facts:
The Competition Schedule
Wednesday, June 7
12:00 noon Competitor Briefing – Desourdy Pavillion
3:00 pm First horse inspection CCI2-L (incl. U25), CCI3-L, (incl U25), CCI4*-L, in numerical order
Thursday, June 8
8:00 am Dressage – Ring 1
8:00 am Dressage – Ring 2
Friday, June 9
8:00 am Dressage – Ring 1
8:00 am Dressage – Ring 2
5:00 pm (approx.) Competitor’s Pre-Cross Country meeting – Desourdy Pavillion
Saturday, June 10
8:00 am (approx.) Cross Country – All divisions
Sunday, June 11
8:00 am Second Horse Inspection CCI2-L (incl. U25), CCI3-L (incl. U25), CCI4-S, CCI4-L, in numerical order
10:00 am (approx.) Show Jumping
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If all goes according to plan in the first part of the extended weekend, we will see 36 horses galloping across Derek di Grazia's CCI5*-L cross-country course at the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event (DK3DE). We partnered up with the team at CrossCountry App to bring you a preview of both the five-star and CCI4*-s tracks this year.
Lights, cameras, action! The first formal horse inspection (which some might informally refer to as "the jog") at the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event (K3DE) takes place this afternoon at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. While this part of the event is a fan-favorite historically based on the impeccable turnout of the horses and the stylish and forward fashion choices of the riders (we are looking at you Boyd Martin in hopes that you bring back the American flag suit circa 2022), it serves a very important purpose: ensuring that each horse is fit, sound, and ready to compete at the five-star level.
There are so many things to love about the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event and the opportunity to peruse the booths of so many amazing vendors is definitely one of them! Don’t forget to stop by the USEA booth, located just behind the Rolex Stadium next to the large Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event booth, to stock up on all of your favorite USEA apparel.
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