It’s very nearly time to get the party started in earnest at the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by MARS Equestrian! Before we get too in the weeds, there is a LOT of information to keep track of this week, so we’ve gathered as much of it as we can for you so you can make the most of your trip or virtual follow-along!
Keep this Ultimate Guide bookmarked as we’ll be adding things to it as the week progresses. Have fun, and Go Eventing!
Defender Kentucky: [Website] [Tickets] [Official Schedule] [Entries & Ride Times] [Scoring] [XC Maps – Coming Soon] [ClipMyHorse Live Stream] [USEF Network on ClipMyHorse Live Stream] [EN’s Coverage] [EN’s Form Guide]
How to Watch
Wherever you are in the world, you’ll be able to watch live! If you’re in the U.S., you can either use your USEF membership or grab a FREE Fan membership that will give you access to the live stream all week. You can see both options here.
For everyone else, ClipMyHorse.TV will be your host for the live stream. A membership is required to access the live feed and on demand replays. You can click here to see more on the CMH live feed (note: the link we’ve used is a U.S.-based link; you may just need to search for Kentucky Three-Day from your own browser if you’re outside of the U.S.).
Social Media Channels and Hashtags
The official Defender Kentucky pages are linked below:
Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok
You can follow along with EN on Facebook here and on Instagram here. We’ll also be making use of our Instagram Broadcast Channel, Go Eventing, for more on the ground updates, so be sure to join the channel here.
If you want to join the conversation on social media, you can use the following official hashtags:
#TheBestWeekendAllYear #Eventing #2025K3DE
What’s Happening On Site?
Great question! You can view the event’s Official Schedule here as well as our unofficial guide to other happenings here.
EN’s Coverage
Below, we’ll keep a list updated of our coverage both leading up to and during Defender Kentucky. Our all-new Form Guide can also be found here. You can view all horses in drawn order on the first tab, and all horses in alphabetical order on the second. Tap or click on a horse’s profile to open their full card of recent form, fun facts and more.
POST-COMPETITION STORIES
The Newest Members of the Pink Pony Club: Ali Kuhn and Little Hail
Two Sanctions Given in CCI5* at Defender Kentucky
SUNDAY, APRIL 26
Cheers to Chipmunk: Michael Jung and His Olympic Champion Take Defender Kentucky CCI5*
Fairy Tale Finale for Will Coleman & Off The Record in Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S
Jumping for the Kentucky Crown – Live Blog from the 5* Show Jumping at Defender Kentucky
Two Held, One Withdrawn: 23 Move Forward to the Final Phase of the Defender Kentucky Three Day Event
SATURDAY, APRIL 26
Michael Jung Remains Unbeatable on Cross Country Day at Defender Kentucky CCI5*
Off The Record Delivers for Will Coleman in Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S Cross Country
It’s the Big One – Live Blog from the 5* Cross Country at Defender Kentucky
‘It’s Pretty Juicy’: Riders React to Defender Kentucky 5* Cross Country
It’s Super Saturday at Defender Kentucky – Live Blog from the Cosequin Lexington 4* Cross Country
Preview Derek di Grazia’s Defender Kentucky Cross Country Courses
FRIDAY, APRIL 25
Will Coleman Claims Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S Dressage Lead with Off The Record
The Action Continues at Defender Kentucky: Live Blog from the 5* Dressage on Day Two
THURSDAY, APRIL 24
Another Day, Another Record for Michael Jung and fischerChipmunk FRH at Defender Kentucky Day One
Dutton and Denim Take Thursday Dressage Lead of Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S
The Weekend Starts Today: Live Blog from Defender Kentucky 5* – Dressage Day One
Chase the Chinch: The Go Eventing Podcast is Coming to Kentucky
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23
One Horse Eliminated, 34 Forward to CCI5* Competition at Defender Kentucky
The Form Guide Has Landed: Meet the Horses and Riders of the Defender Kentucky CCI5*
2025 ROOKIE PROFILES
No Shortcuts, No Regrets: Arden Wildasin’s Journey to 5* with Sunday Times
5* Rookie Shannon Lilley Won’t Accept ‘No’ for an Answer
Just the Two of Us: Brooke Burchianti and Cooley Space Grey are Ready to Tackle Debut 5* at Kentucky
5* Rookie Cassie Sanger is Starting A New Chapter
‘One Step at a Time’: Lucienne Bellissimo Aims for 5* Debut at Defender Kentucky with Dyri
Hard Work, Determination and (Imperio) Magic Turn Mary Bess Davis’ 5* Dreams into Reality
PRE-EVENT COVERAGE
Get a First Look at the 2025 Defender Kentucky Cross Country Course
Defender Kentucky 5* Draw Order Released: Tim Price is Pathfinder
Preview the Entry List for the Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S at Defender Kentucky
Defender Kentucky CCI5* Entry Preview: The Olympic Champion Returns
CSI5* Show Jumping to Run Alongside Defender Kentucky CCI5* in 2025
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