One Big Thing: SEE You in Kentucky!
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EN Columnist, Bringer of Humor, and Social Takeover Queen Sydney Steverson will be co-hosting the SEE You in Kentucky 5* cross-country highlight walk today at 4:00 p.m. ET alongside 5* rider Sara Kozumplik on behalf of Strides for Equality Equestrian, offering insight, perspective, and an inclusive space to learn together in one of the most iconic settings in the sport. A reception will follow at 5:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation Pavilion (behind the on-site ticket booth), where you can grab a bite, a drink, and enter a raffle to win a personal 5* stadium jumping course walk on Sunday! [Click here to register and reserve your spot]
Today at Defender Kentucky
It’s Dressage Day 2, and here’s everything you need to know for today:
📆 Activities We’re Following Today
- Champions Live: Emily Hamel & Lillie Keenan — Fri, Apr 24 @ 9:30 a.m. | Champions Live Booth #314
- Win the Warmup with EN x Optimum Time Eventing Tourism: Lainey Ashker — Fri, Apr 24 @ ~11:00 a.m. | Warmup Ring by Rolex Stadium
- Autograph Signing: CSI5* Riders — Fri, Apr 24 @ 11:00 a.m. | USHJA Booth #307
- Autograph Signing: Sharon White — Fri, Apr 24 @ 12:00 p.m. | Defender Booth #313
- Meet & Greet: Sydney Steverson — Fri, Apr 24 @ 12:00 p.m. | XLR8 Booth #183
- Autograph Signing: Alyssa Phillips — Fri, Apr 24 @ 12:00 p.m. | Savvy Horse Booth #69
- Autograph Signing: Silva Martin — Fri, Apr 24 @ 12:15 p.m. | SmartEquine Booth #27
- USEA Lunch & Learn: K3DE Course Builders, Frangible Technology — Fri, Apr 24 @ 12:15 p.m. | Safety & Wellness Arena
- Meet & Greet: Doug Payne — Fri, Apr 24 @ 12:30 p.m. | SynNutra Booth #163
- Autograph Signing: Silva Martin — Fri, Apr 24 @ 12:45 p.m. | Ariat Booth #12
- Autograph Signing: Sharon White — Fri, Apr 24 @ 1:00 p.m. | Kelato USA Booth #130
- Ride EquiSafe: Exploring Equestrian Safety Equipment & Horsepal with Doug Payne — Fri, Apr 24 @ 3:00 p.m. | Safety & Wellness Arena
- SmartEquine 5* Course Walk: Boyd Martin — Fri, Apr 24 @ ~3:45 p.m. | Head of the Lake
- SEE You In Kentucky 5* Course Walk: Sara Kozumplik & Sydney Steverson — Fri, Apr 24 @ 4:00 p.m. | 5* Start Box
- Autograph Signing & 4*-S Course Walk: Alyssa Phillips — Fri, Apr 24 @ 4:00 p.m. | Schneiders Booth #324
🎥 Follow Live
- CCI4*-S dressage resumes at 8:00 a.m. ET
- CCI5* dressage resumes at 1:00 p.m. ET
- CSI5* $200,000 Grand Prix begins at 7:00 p.m.
- Stream on USEF Network (free with USEF or fan membership)
- Daily schedule
- Entries & ride times — CCI5* | CCI4*-S
- Live scoring — CCI5* | CCI4*-S
📍 On Course
- Guided course preview + CCI5* and CCI4*-S maps also available on the CrossCountryApp
📝 Live Updates
- BTS photos, polls, prompts, and links dropping all week on our Instagram broadcast channel — sign up to stay in the loop
📲 Behind the Scenes
- Stay locked on Eventing Nation for the #BestWeekendAllYear at @goeventing for real-time stories and updates!
- If you’re on site, download the GooseChase app to take part in the Kentucky Scavenger Hunt
📖 Know Your Competitors
- Full Kentucky coverage here
- Meet all the 5* horses and riders in our 2026 KY3DE Form Guide
- Find all pre-event coverage, updates, rookie profiles, & all other essential info in our Ultimate Guide
- Join EN’s Eventing Manager league here with code PCTD
Go Eventing!
Major International Events This Weekend
Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI5* (USA): [Website] [Tickets] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Venue Map] [Live Stream] [EN’s Coverage] [EN’s Ultimate Guide] [Support Our Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products]
Ballindenisk International CCI4*-L (IRL): [Website] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [CrossCountry App XC Map]
Strzegom Spring Open II CCI4*-L (POL): [Website] [Schedule] [Entries] [Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map]
US Events This Weekend
Loudoun Hunt Pony Club Spring HT (VA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map]
Horse Park of New Jersey Spring HT (NJ): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Other Links and Reading
- Ali Kuhn: “Do It Your Way” (we’ll admit, we cried)
- EquiRatings: Is this Vitali’s Kentucky?
- Emily King back on board, recovering from broken rib and torn lung and preparing for Badminton
- AAEP Wearable Biometric Sensor Research Study shows exciting potential for injury detection in racehorses
Sponsor Corner: Stable View
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Have you seen those incredible videos cycling around social media of riders (often dressed in skirts and hats) cantering their horse one-handed through what seems like an extreme trail course with jumps, lances, gates, and bridges? Have you ever wanted to try it out yourself? Well now you can!
Stable View is pleased to introduce one of the fastest-growing equestrian discipline: Working Equitation! This dynamic sport showcases the partnership between horse and rider through dressage, ease of handling, and speed. Whether you’re new to Working Equitation and or an experienced competitor, we have something for everyone! All ages, all breeds, all riders – Working Equitation is fun at every level!
Join us for two upcoming shows in the South Eastern Working Equitation Buckle Series:
📅 June 13–14
📅 August 15–16
Curious to give it a try? Limited spots are available on June 12th for a special introductory day—perfect for exposing your horse and experiencing the sport firsthand. Whether you’re looking to learn or compete, entries are now open on EventEntries.com. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting addition at Stable View!
Training Tip of the Day
Tomorrow is cross-country day — do you know what a “fly fence” is? Learn about common mistakes, fixes, exercises, and tips for success with Bonnie Mosser:
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Go Eventing
Let’s be real, we’re all here for the dogs of Kentucky — and Mary Bess Davis’s pup Dash is bringing us his personal Kentucky experience:
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