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Apr 24, 2025
Michael Jung is Back to His Record-Breaking Ways in the Bluegrass at Defender Kentucky
Germany’s Michael Jung hasn’t competed in a five-star since the last time he won the Kentucky Three-Day Event in 2022 with his longtime partner fischerChipmunk FRH, but his love for this event and his horse’s readiness compelled him to return this year and break an all-time record for lowest dressage score at this event (which they set at that 2022 event with a score of 20.1) at the same time. They lead the five-star field with a nearly 10-point lead on a score of 18.6.
Apr 24, 2025
Eventing News
Dutton and Denim Deliver following Dressage Day 1 in Cosequin CCI4*-S at Defender Kentucky
“It's day 1, so I'm not getting too excited yet. There's a long, long way to go in this competition,” said Phillip Dutton after his dressage test aboard Denim in the Cosequin CCI4*-S leaving the pair in the overnight lead upon the conclusion of the first day of dressage at the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event.
Apr 24, 2025
Competitions
The 2025 K3DE Daily: Dressage Day 1
And they're off! The first official day of competition at the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event (K3DE) begins today and we have a schedule jam-packed with dressage for both the four- and five-star fields.
Apr 18, 2025
'Lucky to Be Here': Meet the First-Time Five-Star Riders of Kentucky
Whether you've brought your horse up from Novice or took on the ride later in their career, getting to your first five-star on a special partner is a huge accomplishment.
Apr 01, 2025
Eventing News
Top Riders Set to Compete in Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S at Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event
A field of top veteran riders is entered in this year’s Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S, a US Equestrian Open Eventing Series Qualifier, at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, which returns to the Kentucky Horse Park, April 24-27.
Mar 27, 2025
Eventing News
2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event Entries Announced
Just like that, let the official countdown to the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event begin! This year's entry list for the CCI5*-L was revealed today, and the star studded list includes former Kentucky champions, six of the world's top 12 eventers, Olympians, and so much more.
