Before things get too crazy–the first horse inspection gets underway in less than three hours–we’ve put together a little list of course walks and events taking place on site throughout the weekend. This list is by no means exhaustive, which means keep an eye out for additional signs of awesomeness while you’re out shopping and spectating.
Helpful Links:
John’s Guide to Watching Rolex from Home
Course Walks:
Thursday, 4 p.m.: Phillip Dutton, limited to 50 participants. Pick up a pass Thursday morning from a FLAIR representative outside the Bit of Britain tent between 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The walk will focus on four of the course’s toughest combinations, and participants will receive a FLAIR strip and a Phillip Dutton Eventing memento. [FLAIR]
Thursday, time TBD: Boyd Martin & Allison Springer‘s annual SmartPak walk. As Samantha reported last week, this walk will likely meet at the start box after the end of dressage. Check in earlier in the day at the SmartPak booth to be sure. [SmartPak]
Friday, 10:30 a.m.: Eric Dierks and Ralph Hill, full course walk. Meet at the start box. [FLAIR]
Friday, lunch break: Doug Payne and Sharon White walk the course for Just World International. Meet at the start box ten minutes after the last ride of the morning session, and bring a donation to Just World that you’re comfortable with. The first 25 to arrive will receive a hat from Sharon’s sponsor Kerrits, and the first 10 will receive a coupon for a free Course Walk App.
Friday, 4 p.m.: Marilyn Little-Meredith, hosted by Bit of Britain and Cavalor. Meet at the Bit of Britain tent in the sponsor village.
Friday, after dressage: Buck Davidson‘s Just World International walk. Meet at the start box ten minutes after the last ride of the afternoon session with your donation to Just World. The first 10 in attendance will receive a coupon for a free Course Walk App.
Friday, after dressage: Jim Wofford‘s annual walk. Meet at the first water jump 30 minutes after the last ride of the afternoon session. From Practical Horseman: “Plan to spend at least two hours on course. Wear comfortable, waterproof footwear, and come prepared for the weather conditions with an umbrella, jacket, sunscreen, bug spray, water and, if you wish, a portable chair or blanket to sit on.” [Practical Horseman]
*Sadly, the William Fox-Pitt course walk has been cancelled. The Fox-Pitt Eventing Team hope to organize one for next year.
Events & Info:
Thursday-Sunday: Bit of Britain’s “Chase the Challenge” scavenger hunt. Beginning Thursday, visit the BoB tent to collect a daily questionnaire, which will lead you along a route through participating sponsors’ tents for your chance to win one of four prizes worth over $1,000 at challenge’s end. [BoB]
Thursday, 5-6 p.m.: Phillip Dutton meet-and-greet and poster signing at the Triple Crown booth. [Triple Crown]
Friday, 6 p.m.: Ariat Kentucky Reining Cup’s $100,000 Concour de Reining International. Country music star Lyle Lovett is amongst the competitors. Alltech Arena. Tickets required. [AKRC]
Saturday, 3:30 p.m.: Exile concert in the Entertainment Pavilion. Concert is included in the price of Saturday General Admission or Ariat Kentucky Reining Cup tickets. [Rolex]
Saturday, 4:30 p.m., PRO’s Meet-A-Rider reception: “Spectators are invited to meet riders following the Cross-Country phase at 4:30 PM in the High Hope Horse Inspection Area for a Question & Answer Session featuring both U.S. and International riders.” [PRO]
Saturday, 5:30 p.m.: Ariat Kentucky Reining Cup’s $25,000 World Championship Freestyle. Gina Miles, David and Karen O’Connor and jockey Chris McCarron will take on the competition. Alltech Arena. Tickets required. [AKRC]
Sunday, 10 a.m.-noon: Experience Eventing reception, KHP Visitor Center, free and open to the public. Learn more about experiencing eventing as an owner. [Experience Eventing]
Sunday, 10-11:30 a.m.: Pony Club Alumni reception at the USPC’s KHP National Headquarters building. Free, RSVP’s requested. [USPC]
