Through The Lens: 2023 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event

May 01, 2023

Through The Lens: 2023 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event

By Lindsay Berreth - USEA Staff

It was a weekend to remember in Lexington, Kentucky, as Tamie Smith rode Mai Baum to a huge win at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event. Smith became the first U.S. rider in 15 years to win the event, and she was the first woman to win since 2011.

The USEA was on site all week to capture the action. Check out some of our favorite shots below, and catch up on all the news here.

Hayley Frielick and Dunedin Black Watch had a strong finish in the CCI4*-S. USEA/Lindsay Berreth photo

Sydney Elliott and QC Diamantaire were third in the CCI4*-S. USEA/Lindsay Berreth photo

Zach Brandt was thrilled to finish his first CCI5*-L with Direct Advance. USEA/Lindsay Berreth photo

Jennie Brannigan jumped a clear round in the CCI5*-L with Twilightslastgleam. USEA/Lindsay Berreth photo

Corvett powered over every jump in his usual style with Emily Hamel in the CCI5*-L. USEA/Lindsay Berreth photo

Liz Halliday-Sharp couldn't contain her excitement with Miks Master C's clear round. USEA/Lindsay Berreth photo

Sologuayre California and Tamie Smith powered to second place in the CCI4*-S. USEA/Lindsay Berreth photo

Tamie Smith and Mai Baum. USEA/Lindsay Berreth photo

Zara Tindall and Class Affair powered on from a combination on the CCI5*-L course. USEA/Lindsay Berreth photo

Sydney Elliott's QC Diamantaire. USEA/Lindsay Berreth photo

Phillip Dutton warmed up Azure for their CCI4*-S test. USEA/Lindsay Berreth photo

Dan Kreitl headed towards his supporters after a clear round on Carmango in the CCI4*-S. USEA/Lindsay Berreth photo

Tamie Smith and Elliot V danced in the CCI4*-S ring. USEA/Lindsay Berreth photo

Sara Kozumplik and Rubens d'Ysieux through the first water in the CCI4*-S. USEA/Lindsay Berreth photo

Shannon Lilley and Ideal HX competed in the CCI4*-S. USEA/Lindsay Berreth photo

Jennie Brannigan and FE Lifestyle looked picture-perfect in the CCI5*-L. USEA/Lindsay Berreth photo

Volunteers helped the event run as smoothly as possible. USEA/Lindsay Berreth photo

CCI4*-S winners Karl Slezak and Hot Bobo. USEA/Lindsay Berreth photo

Heather Gillette's Vincent Chase. USEA/Lindsay Berreth photo

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