Congratulations to Jennie Brannigan and Cooper! This talented young pair is currently leading the field in their first CCI3* at the Bramham CCI3* (under 25-year-old section) in England. This accomplishment adds yet another feather to Brannigan’s already well-decorated cap, with an impressive resume that includes individual and team gold at last year’s NAJYRC CCI2*, the 2008 Adequan/USEA Intermediate Gold Cup Champion, 2008 USEA Young Rider of the Year, and a slew of other big wins with Cooper throughout their budding career.
Brannigan, 22, and her precocious eight-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding were recently added to the USEF Eventing Training “B” List, and have been training with Phillip Dutton at his farm in Pennsylvania since last fall.
Good luck on cross-country tomorrow, Jennie – we’re all cheering for you and Coop!
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Ema Klugman completed a fairy tale story in 2021 at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event when she made her five-star debut with the Thoroughbred/Saddlebred Bendigo, who she came up the levels with from Pony Club to Advanced. As Ben was heading into the later years of his career with Klugman, she purchased Bronte Beach, a Zangersheide mare (Verdi TN x Dalphine), in 2017 as a 5-year-old to follow in his footsteps.
The 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event is truly an eventing lover’s paradise with four full days of competition, vendors galore, opportunities to meet some of the sport’s greatest riders face-to-face, and so much more. For a seasoned Kentucky veteran, hopping over to the Kentucky Horse Park for the fun feels easy enough, but attending Kentucky might feel a bit overwhelming for first-timers. We chatted with USEA members from all over the country to get their favorite Kentucky tips to share with you. Check them out here!
There are some familiar names and new faces on the five-star roster for this year's Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event. Which horses have had recent top placings? Which riders have seen success at the Kentucky Horse Park in previous years? Which horse is called "Grandpa" by his rider and which one was purchased for $1?
The United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) is thrilled to announce Canter Culture as a “Silver Sponsor for the USEA American Eventing Championships” taking place at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, Aug. 27-Sept. 1.