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EN’s 8th Annual Kentucky Top Dog Contest, Presented by World Equestrian Brands

By on Apr 25, 2019 8:02 am -

Dorsey, a past Top Dog contestant. Photo submitted by Robin Corr.

Keep your children on a leash and your dogs in focus! Sniffing, wagging, splashing, napping — and hopefully not chasing Buck Davidson — the pooches will be on parade at Kentucky this year.

Capture one with your camera in EN’s always popular 8th Annual Kentucky Top Dog Contest, presented by World Equestrian Brands. This year the lucky winner will take home a set of the all new Equilibrium Tri-Zone Impact XC Boots.

Here are a few faves from past years to help you hone in on the hounds:

Bacon, 2018 Top Dog. Photo submitted by Maggie Hitron.

Indy, 2017 Top Dog Contest winner! Photo submitted by Rachael Leneweaver.

2015 Top Dog Lincoln in his Land Rover (Land Rover not included in prize).

Claire Ryner’s Macy.

Stephanie Sills’ Aiken

Kaylen Moon’s Tucker

Caitlin O’Shea’s Sophie

The winner will receive a set of the all new Equilibrium Tri-Zone Impact XC Boots in your choice of color: black, white, Azure Blue or Flame Red. This fabulous prize is valued at $275.00 and made possible thanks to EN’s longtime partner World Equestrian Brands.

Contest Details:

Send your photo to [email protected] with the subject line “Top Dog.” One entry per person.

Deadline: Sunday, April 29, 5 p.m. EST

Dressage Day One News & Notes from Taylor Harris Insurance Services

By on Apr 25, 2019 12:03 am -

I’m always a sucker for a cute photo like this. Photo by JJ Sillman.

Tis the day for….Stressage! Hopefully not too much stress, and more dress, fingers crossed. Today we have nineteen of our horses and riders competing in the first phase, and a nice combination of fresh faces as well as experienced pairs. Who will lead the press conference at the end of the day? Only time will tell, so stay tuned to EN for updates and photos all day!

National Holiday: DRESSAGE DAY ONE

Major Events:

#LRK3DE: Website, Schedule, Start Times, Live Scores, How to Watch Live, EN’s Ultimate Guide, USEF Network, Horse & Country TV, EN’s Coverage, EN’s Instagram, EN’s Twitter

U.S. Weekend Preview:

Fresno County Horse Park H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times/Live Scores]

University of New Hampshire Spring H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times/Live Scores]

Loudoun Hunt Pony Club H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

St. John’s H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times/Live Scores]

News From Around the Globe:

New to Eventing and curious about this whole “horse inspection” thing? Required at all FEI events, the horse inspections are mandatory before the start of the event, and for long format events, the day after the cross country phase. While the horses and the riders do get incredibly dressed up and look amazing, the jogs are an important part of ensuring the safety and health of the horse before it enters into the challenging physical events of the next few days. [All About Horse Inspections]

Let’s talk about Boyd Martin’s fitness program. Nope, I’m not talking about how he gets his horse ready on the gallops, I’m talking about how he stretches it out to be nice and flexible for all the work he’s going to do this weekend. Boyd calls it “lazy man’s yoga”, but in reality it’s a series of intense supervised stretches that help him stay limber despite being half a titanium man at this point. [An Amateur Works Out with Boyd Martin]

Need some new listening material for your trot sets? Tune in to the new horse podcast “Turnout”! The brainchild of Carleigh Fedorka and John Wilkinson, this podcast brings together everything from the wide edges of the horse world including scientific exploration of veterinary studies, interviews with experts within the horse world, discussions on training methods, and insight into the horse industry. This is a podcast to check out, and their debut episode has just hit the air in time for Kentucky 5*! [Turnout Podcast]

 

EN’s Unofficial Kentucky Jog Awards + Photo Gallery

By on Apr 24, 2019 7:49 pm -

We’ve been watching countless episodes of Project Runway just to prepare for this, the biggest fashion event in three-day eventing. Riders made the jog strip their runway in the beautiful Kentucky sun this afternoon (41 have been given the stamp of approval to compete), and we are pleased to announce the very unofficial winners of EN’s coveted titles. All that PLUS a stunning gallery from Shannon Brinkman Photography.

#LRK3DE: Website, Schedule, Entries & Drawn Order, How to Watch Live, USEF Network, Horse & Country TV, EN’s Coverage, EN’s Instagram, EN’s Twitter

Best Turned Out: Voltaire de Tre & Leslie Law 

Leslie Law and Voltaire de Tre. Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.

Best Turned Out Honorable Mention: Tsetserleg & Boyd Martin

Boyd Martin and Tsetserleg. Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.

Best Kite Impression : Deniro Z

Deniro Z, held by kite-wranger/supergroom Debbie Carpenter. Photo by JJ Sillman.

Best Braids: Congo Brazzaville Z and Mara dePuy 

Mara dePuy and Congo Brazzaville C. Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.

Best Braids Not on a Horse: Hawley Bennett-Awad  (for the second year in a row)

Hawley Bennett-Awad and Jollybo. Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.

Tough As Nails: Daniela Moguel, for her brilliant display of a trot up with a busted rib.

Daniela Moguel and Cecelia. Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.

Most Thoughtful Outfit: Chris Talley

Chris’ suit was a tribute to his grandmother, who passed three years ago. A huge supporter of Chris, he embroidered her favorite flower, daisies, and “Love” in her own hand.

Chris Talley and Unmarked Bills. Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.

Best Hat: Sara Gumbiner

Sara Gumbiner and Polaris. Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.

Best Jumpsuit: Ariel Grald

Ariel Grald and Leamore Master Plan. Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.

Best Pop of Color: Allie Sacksen 

Allie Sacksen and Sparrows Nio. Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.

Stay tuned for much, much more from Kentucky. Go eventing.

 

 

Jog Day Social Media Roundup from Horsepower Technologies

By on Apr 24, 2019 5:45 pm -

Yesterday, I was fortunate enough to be reminded of how many seemingly “simple” things I take for granted in life….

Posted by HSB Eventing on Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Impeccably turned out horses, a beautiful sky above the Kentucky bluegrass, and a first look at the formidable cross country course: this is what Wednesday at #LRK3DE looks like. But before all of that, a couple super-star riders stopped by the Kentucky Children’s Hospital yesterday to spread some good cheer and give out some Kentucky swag!

Let’s take a peek around the Kentucky Horse Park today via social media:

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Someone was feeling the jogs today! Who is ready for a jog spam??

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Charlie’s wondering what this jog fuss is all about…

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Some Kentucky Three-Day quarter marks.

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#LRK3DE: Website, Schedule, Entries & Drawn Order, How to Watch Live, USEF Network, Horse & Country TV, EN’s Coverage, EN’s Instagram, EN’s Twitter

41 Horses Accepted at Kentucky Three-Day Event First Inspection

By on Apr 24, 2019 4:47 pm -

Caroline Martin and Islandwood Captain Jack were the first pair down the jog strip. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

A total of 42 horses were presented at the first inspection on a beautiful afternoon here at the Land Rover Kentucky Three Day Event, with all but one accepted to send 41 forward to start the competition.

The ground jury of Christina Klingspor (SWE), Martin Plewa (GER) and Mark Weissbecker (USA) sent three horses to the holding box: Hallie Coon’s mount Celien, Erin Sylvester’s mount Paddy The Caddy, and Ashley Johnson’s mount Tactical Maneuver. Celien and Paddy The Caddy were accepted upon re-inspection, and Tactical Maneuver was sadly not accepted.

Liz Halliday-Sharp with a very fresh Deniro Z. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

Jessica Phoenix was asked to jog Bogue Sound a second time before he was accepted; all other horses were accepted without issue. The jog proceeded relatively smoothly overall, though we certainly saw some fresh horses on the jog strip. Liz Halliday-Sharp’s mount Deniro Z was absolutely raring to go and sent more than a few spectators scattering as he pranced his way back to stabling.

Fashion is always on display on the Kentucky jog strip, and Chris Talley, who is making his five-star debut with Unmarked Bills, wore his suit in memory of his grandmother. The daisies embroidered on the fabric symbolized her favorite flower, and the word “Love,” so delicately stitched on the lapel, mimicked her handwriting.

Chris Talley, who is making his five-star debut with Unmarked Bills, wore a special suit in honor of his late grandmother. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

Stay tuned for a full gallery of beautiful photos of every horse and rider from the one and only Shannon Brinkman, EN’s official Kentucky photographer. We will also be awarding the ever popular EN Unofficial Jog Awards.

Dressage starts at 10:30 a.m. EST on both Thursday and Friday and will stream live on USEF Network and Horse & Country TV depending on where you live in the world. Click here for a full guide on how to watch live. Click here for dressage start times.

Click here to check out a fence-by-fence preview of Derek di Grazia’s cross country course. Keep checking back for much more from Kentucky. Go Eventing.

#LRK3DE: Website, Schedule, Entries & Drawn Order, How to Watch Live, USEF Network, Horse & Country TV, EN’s Coverage, EN’s Instagram, EN’s Twitter

Wednesday Video from Kentucky Performance Products: In the Barn with Deniro Z

By on Apr 24, 2019 2:49 pm -

It’s no secret that Liz Halliday-Sharp and her horses are on fire this year. While she’s had much success with several of her horses already this season, her sole entrant in the 2019 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event is Deniro Z, an 11-year-old KWPN gelding (Zapatero VDL X Zonne- Trend, by French Buffet xx) owned by The Deniro Syndicate.

We know that “Niro” is fabulous on the flat and flies over the jumps, but what’s he like in the barn? Liz recently spoke with the good folks at US Equestrian about her super horse — watch and get to know them!

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First Look: Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event Course Preview

By on Apr 24, 2019 1:53 pm -

Fence 17AB – Land Rover Head of the Lake. Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.

Here is your first look at Derek di Grazia’s cross country course for the 2019 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event! While the start and finish appear in the same usual location, the galloping lanes have been rearranged to give the course a different feel. There are 28 numbered obstacles spanning 6,452 meters with an optimum time of 11 minutes, 20 seconds.

Scroll down for a fence-by-fence preview with beautiful images from Shannon Brinkman Photography, EN’s official photographer for this year’s event. We’ll be bringing you plenty of analysis and comments from the riders as we look ahead to Saturday’s cross country day. Current weather conditions are predicting a beautiful sunny day like last year, so we are in for a real treat here in the Bluegrass State.

Stay tuned for much more from Kentucky. Go Eventing.

#LRK3DE: Website, Schedule, Entries & Drawn Order, How to Watch Live, USEF Network, Horse & Country TV, EN’s Coverage, EN’s Instagram, EN’s Twitter

Selena O’Hanlon Withdraws Foxwood High from Badminton

By on Apr 24, 2019 1:52 pm -

Selena O’Hanlon and Foxwood High see a dream come true. Photo by Nico Morgan Media.

The latest in a spate of withdrawals from next week’s Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials is Canada’s Selena O’Hanlon, who was aiming for a visit with her seasoned campaigner Foxwood High.

Owned by John and Judy Rumble, the sixteen-year-old Canadian Sport Horse (Rio Bronco W x Evita II) finished 24th in his debut at the venue last season, before capping off his season with a clear round at the World Equestrian Games. With wins at Red Hills and Bromont CCI4*-S amongst their prep runs, they were certainly among the crowd favourites for a great placing this year. Selena and her head groom, Anne-Marie Duarte, had been working hard on public fundraisers to offset the cost of the trip.

“Sadly, Woody didn’t feel quite right during his last gallop prepping for Badminton,” Selena told EN. “Although Team Woody is very disappointed not to tackle Badminton 2019, we look forward to bringing Woody out later this year.”

Team work really does make the dream work: Mark Todd congratulates Selena O’Hanlon on a great round. Photo by Tilly Berendt.

Selena and Woody have once again based themselves at Mark Todd‘s Wiltshire base, Badgerstown, this spring. Their withdrawal means that Ireland’s Michael Ryan and his longtime partner Dunlough Striker have been accepted to start at the prestigious competition. Eleven riders have been accepted from the waitlist so far, while two have opted to withdraw from it. Ten combinations remain waitlisted, including Woodge Fulton and Captain Jack, who are currently second on the list.

The EN team wishes Woody a speedy return to form and a safe journey home.

#MMBHT: Website, Live Stream, Entries, Form Guide, Course Preview, #BadmintonAt70, EN’s Coverage, EN’s Instagram, EN’s Twitter

Your Shopping, Signing & Course Walk Guide to Kentucky 2019

By on Apr 24, 2019 12:26 pm -

Who will you walk the course with this year?

Kentucky … it’s the promised land for eventing enthusiasts in North America, and half the battle is deciding how to divvy up your time. We’ve compiled a list of shopping deals, autograph signings, and course walks to help you plan each day at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event. Now go forth and conquer!

[Sponsor Village Map]

[Trade Fair Map]

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COSEQUIN

Booth #7 in Sponsor Village

  • Autograph signings at the booth after cross country
  • Snap a picture of the Cosequin logo and post it on social media with #ISpyCosequin to get a prize at the booth while supplies last.
  • The Annual Bucket Giveaway will take place at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. on Sunday.
  • Enter at the booth between 9 a.m. and noon on Thursday to win an exclusive course walk with Colleen Rutledge on Thursday afternoon.
  • Enter at the booth from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday and 9 a.m. to noon on Friday to win an exclusive course walk with Phillip Dutton on Friday afternoon.
  • Enter at the booth to win a special gift bucket. The winner will be drawn after the event and shipped to the winner.

ECOVET

  • Ecovet will be sold at State Line Tack, booth #224 in the Trade Fair.
  • Samples will be available on cross country day at tailgate spot #310.

FLAIR NASAL STRIPS

Booth #207 in the Trade Fair

  • Autograph signings with FLAIR riders (check back for details)
  • Daily giveaways for FLAIR strips at the booth

HORSEWARE

Booth #35 in Sponsor Village

  • Autograph signings with Horseware riders (check back soon for times)
  • Sign up at the booth for a $1,000 giveaway of Horseware products
  • Special deals:
    • Free pair of ice packs with any Ice-Vibe purchase
    • Free set of panels with any Sportz-Vibe purchase
    • Free Rambo saddle pad with every $150 purchase (while supplies last)
    • Free Nutrilick with every $50 purchase (while supplies last)
    • Free Amigo halter with any blanket purchase (while supplies last)

HYLOFIT

Booth # 16 in Sponsor Village
  • Three live demos with Erin Pullen:
    • Dressage test ride at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday
    • Freestyle routine at 12:50 p.m. on Friday
    • Jumping showcase before the Grand Prix on Saturday at approx 3:45 p.m.
  • Doug Payne and Clayton Fredericks will both be at the booth on Friday to discuss their conditioning regimens and how they have incorporated Hylofit into their training. Swing by the booth earlier in the week for exact times and a chance to win Hylofit swag.
  • Click here for full details on Hylofit programming during LRK3DE.

KENTUCKY PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS

Booth #184 in the Trade Fair

  • Daily giveaways with a grand prizing drawing for a year’s supply of Summer Games® Electrolyte
  • Must-see new product: InsulinWise™ — which supports normal insulin sensitivity in horses with metabolic syndrome

NUPAFEED USA

Booth #170 in the Trade Fair (with Landsafe)

  • Autograph signings with Hawley Bennett-Awad and Clayton Fredericks at Landsafe’s second location (New sponsor area on the hill – Booth #311).
  • Receive a $30 gift card with qualified purchases while supplies last
  • Nupafeed Supplements for Dogs are now available in the U.S. — check them out at the booth!

SMARTPAK

Booth #37 in the Sponsor Village

  • Free gift with purchase at the booth, plus lots of giveaways
  • Course walk with Boyd Martin on Friday, time TBD. Sign up here and choose the option to receive text messages for updates on timing. A special raffle will be held during the course walk for a Limited Edition SmartPak Yeti Cooler or Charles Owen MIPS Helmet.
  • Must-see products at the booth: your tried and true SmartPak favorites like Piper, Hadley and more!

WORLD EQUESTRIAN BRANDS

Booth #213 in the Trade Fair

  • Autograph signings with Buck Davidson, Sharon White, Hawley Bennett-Awad, Caroline Martin and Allie Knowles (check back for times)
  • Deep discounts on sale items from the outlet, such as Vespucci Voyager, Mattes pads in a variety of colors, and much more!
  • Special discounts:
    • 20% off any purchase over $250, excluding the outlet and sales items
    • Buy one get one half off if you buy a full set of Equilibrium boots
  • Must-see products at the booth:
  • Stop by the booth to answer special Kentucky trivia questions to win an Amerigo Leather Care Set

Your Ultimate Guide to the 2019 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event

By on Apr 24, 2019 10:00 am -

Will Coleman and Tight Lines. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.

Hello and welcome to The Best Weekend All Year! EN is here to help guide you through how to get the absolute most from your experience at the 2019 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Mars Equestrian. Keep checking back on this page throughout the week to stay up to date on all of the latest from EN’s coverage.

#LRK3DE: Website, Schedule, Live Scores, Entries & Drawn Order, How to Watch Live, USEF Network, Horse & Country TV, EN’s Coverage, EN’s Instagram, EN’s Twitter

MUST READ 

How to Watch the 2019 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event Online

The Thoroughbreds of the 2019 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event

Two Must-Have Mobile Apps for Keeping Up With Kentucky

Meet the Four Five-Star First-Timers Contesting Kentucky 2019

Kentucky 2019 At-A-Glance: Meet The Horses

Jak My Style: Get to Know Buck Davidson’s Unlikely Kentucky Entry

CONTESTS

EN’s Annual Kentucky Pick ‘Em Contest, Presented by Omega Alpha

  • Congratulations to Bonnie Dixon, who predicted that Oliver Townend and Cooley Master Class would win on a score of 25.6, AND that Boyd Martin and Tsetserleg would finish second. Over achiever!

EN’s 8th Annual Kentucky Top Dog Contest, Presented by World Equestrian Brands

WEDNESDAY 

Kentucky 2019 At-a-Glance: Meet the Riders

Kentucky 2019 At-a-Glance: Meet the Riders

Your Shopping, Signing & Course Walk Guide to Kentucky 2019

First Look: Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event Course Preview

Wednesday Video from Kentucky Performance Products: In the Barn with Deniro Z

41 Horses Accepted at Kentucky Three-Day Event First Inspection

Jog Day Social Media Roundup from Horsepower Technologies

EN’s Unofficial Kentucky Jog Awards + Photo Gallery

THURSDAY 

Dressage Powerhouses of Kentucky: Day One

The Thoroughbred Superfan’s Guide to LRK3DE

Kentucky Thursday Morning Open Thread, Presented by SmartPak

It’s Go Time! EN’s Team Picks for Kentucky 2019

Thursday Kentucky Lunch Update: Felix Vogg & Colero On Top

Kentucky Thursday Afternoon Open Thread, Presented by SmartPak

Thursday Video from Ecovet: Get PUMPED! Cross Country Day is Coming

Can’t Miss Quotes from Dressage Day One at Kentucky

Kentucky Day One: Felix Vogg and Colero Soar to Dressage Lead

Kentucky Day One: Felix Vogg and Colero Soar to Dressage Lead

Magic Moments: Kentucky Day One Photo Gallery

FRIDAY 

Dressage Powerhouses of Kentucky: Day Two

Kentucky Friday Morning Open Thread, Presented by SmartPak

Kentucky Day 2 Lunch Update: Piggy French Takes Over

Kentucky Friday Afternoon Open Thread, Presented by SmartPak

Friday Video from Smartpak: Odds-On Oliver’s Leading Test

Oliver Townend & Cooley Master Class Claim Kentucky Dressage Lead

Kentucky Day Two: A Fancy Prancing Photo Gallery

Can’t Miss Quotes from Dressage Day Two at Kentucky

Dressage Day Two Social Media Roundup from Horsepower Technologies

SATURDAY

Kentucky 2019 At-A-Glance: Dressage Gear

Dandelions in the Park

Cross Country Powerhouses of Kentucky

Kentucky Cross Country Open Thread, Presented by Horseware

Kentucky Cross Country: The Oliver Townend Takeover Continues