It’s been two years since we last saw Ruth Bley’s Danito with Tamie Smith here at Defender Kentucky. The 17-year-old Hanoverian gelding (Dancier – Wie Musik) has a long tenure in the sport, earning accolades
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“When I was a little kid, I was very close with my grandfather; he was a World War Two veteran,” Defender Kentucky CCI5* rookie Alex Conrad shared. “He gave me his dog tags when he
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The drawn order for our next CCI5* is live, and once more it’ll be World #1 Harry Meade who will lead the way for dressage and cross country at the 2026 MARS Badminton CCI5* in
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It was all smooth sailing at this afternoon’s first horse inspection at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, and all 29 horses in the CCI5* field have passed with flying colors. This weekend’s CCI5* Ground Jury
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Washington-based Karen O’Neal has been waiting a long time for this Defender Kentucky week. When Karen heads down the centerline at Kentucky for her first CCI5* with Annika Asling’s Clooney 14, it will mark the
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Want to get to know all our sparkling Kentucky guys and gals, but don’t quite have the time to dive into our full form guide? We’ve got you covered – here’s the rundown of key info to
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We are ready to hit the ground running at the 2026 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event at Kentucky Horse Park, and we hope to see you soon on site! Whether you are following along with us
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Welcome to Defender Kentucky week! We’re suspiciously on time with our Form Guide this year, so why not drop it on Monday instead of Thursday?? Below, you’ll find a quick write-up on each pair in
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It’s not over until it’s over; that’s the motto of eventing and particularly this weekend at the Adelaide Equestrian Festival. Every moment of action had rippling consequences down the individual leaderboard and the Oceania team
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It was the best saved for last on Saturday at the Ocala International Festival of Eventing at Florida Horse Park, with cross-country concluding two days of competition in the CCI4*-S. This top-level division also served
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Oliver Townend has rewritten the record books at the FEI Barefoot Retreats Burnham Market International Horse Trials this weekend (17-19 April), securing an extraordinary 17th victory in the event’s flagship class. His latest triumph is
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Sunshine, big crowds, and a buzzing atmosphere made Saturday at the FEI Barefoot Retreats Burnham Market International Horse Trials feel like the weekend had truly arrived. Spectators streamed in from early morning, creating a brilliant
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The opening day of the Barefoot Retreats Burnham Market International Horse Trials delivered a fabulous start to the weekend, with some impressive performances and enthusiastic crowds setting the tone for an exciting three days of
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What day is it? Where am I? How is it already cross country tomorrow? The action at Adelaide Equestrian Festival is nonstop in the best way possible. Care about the next generation coming through? Check
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Even the most devoted eventing fan can be forgiven for not being familiar with the name Braden Speck. The 2026 Defender Kentucky Three Day CCI5* first timer is an increasingly rare type of upper level
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If you’re itching for some CCI5* action, this weekend is just the ticket for you (it just may require some alarm juggling on your part — but more on that soon!). The 2026 Adelaide Equestrian
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The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.), created to encourage the retraining of Thoroughbreds into other disciplines upon the completion of their careers in racing or breeding, today announced that it will once again recognize
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The 2026 CCI5* eventing season starts off in the Southern Hemisphere, April 16-19, at the Adelaide Equestrian Festival in Adelaide, South Australia. Perhaps the most urban eventing competition in the world, Adelaide takes place in
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It’s easy to get distracted as a rookie in the Defender Kentucky Three Day Event CCI5*. There’s a lot of external chatter on how first-timers will fare. Plus, translating a lifelong dream into the actual
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A victory in an international eventing competition sanctioned by the Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI) is always reason to celebrate, but for winners of the FEI levels at the 2026 Twin Rivers Spring International in Paso
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Saturday at Strzegom Spring Open once again delivered top-level sport and thrilling competition. Riders faced both a demanding show jumping test and the cross-country course, which traditionally remains one of the most exciting elements of
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The new eventing season in Strzegom has officially begun. The first day of the Strzegom Spring Open was dedicated to dressage tests, which traditionally open the competition in international classes. Riders from multiple countries took
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Since the publication of entries and subsequent release of the draw order for this year’s Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI5*, we have just a few updates as some pairs have firmed up their plans or
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