Lauren Nicholson and an incredulous Vermiculus ("Bug") after the completion of their CCI5* test at the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event. Photo by Kristin Leigh Richards.
I know, Bug, I’m not ready for it to be over either!
Time is the name of the game today for all our contestants, and we are so ready to be sitting in those stands (or on our couches with good snacks) to watch us crown the world’s newest 5* champion! Team EN has been on the grounds all week, so we know Sally, Veronica, Tilly, and Mr. Tilly are also looking forward to a nice consolidated area from which we’ll be watching today’s battle royale.
If you need to catch up after a whirlwind of a Saturday, skim through our 5* Cross Country Report and 4* Cross Country Report from yesterday before getting too comfy in the stands or on the sofa. As a refresher, here’s our top five going into each division on this the final day of the #BestWeekendAllYear:
🏆Defender Kentucky CCI5*🏆
1️⃣ Tom McEwen & JL Dublin (GBR) – 28.6
2️⃣ Yasmin Ingham & Banzai du Loir (GBR) – 31.6
3️⃣ Oliver Townend & Cooley Rosalent (GBR) – 31.8
4️⃣ Monica Spencer & Artist (NZL) – 32.7
5️⃣ Mia Farley & Phelps (USA) – 33.8
🏅Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S🏅
1️⃣ Liz Halliday & Miks Master C – 29.2
2️⃣ Will Coleman & Diabolo – 29.9
3️⃣ Boyd Martin & Commando 3 – 30.1
4️⃣ Will Coleman & Off The Record – 30.9
5️⃣ Caroline Pamukcu & HSH Blake [TIED] Boyd Martin & Fedarman B – 32.5
We’ll start off this morning bright and early with the second horse inspections to begin at 8:00 a.m. EST. Riders will start rolling out to Rolex Stadium at 10:30 a.m. EST sharp with the first rider in the CCI4*-S, and the first rider in the CCI5* will take to the ring at 2:15 p.m. EST. There’s $400,000 on the line, so stay tuned and follow us here and on Instagram @goeventing for live play-by-play updates, press releases, full detail reports, and more fun shenanigans on our final day at the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event!
Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event: [Website] [Entries] [Schedule] [Tickets] [Scoring] [Live Stream] [Ultimate Guide] [EN’s Coverage]
U.S. Weekend Action
Horse Park of New Jersey Spring H.T. (Allentown, NJ) [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]
Loudoun Hunt Pony Club Spring H.T. (Leesburg, VA) [Website] [Entries][Ride Times] [Volunteer][Scoring]
The Event at Archer Spring Fling YEH and NEH (Cheyenne, WY) [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Volunteer]
University of New Hampshire Spring H.T. (Durham, NH)[Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]
International Events
Ballindenisk International (Ireland) [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Timetable] [Eventing Ireland Facebook Page]
Links to Start Your Sunday:
11 of the last 13 XC leaders in the K3DE five-star have gone on to win — Will Tom McEwen join them?
Get out the tissues and watch Phillip Dutton’s dedication to daughter Olivia before her 4* challenge
It’s the weekend of OTTBs: Thoroughbred census reveals ‘invaluable information’ on life after racing
First day of 5* for these Kentucky rookies!
Are YOU a KY3DE Rookie? Don’t Miss This Horse Girl Lexington Guide
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Morning Viewing: Watch Liz Halliday and Miks Master C tear up the bluegrass in the Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S yesterday. With just one second in hand, will they maintain their lead today in the Rolex Stadium? Watch this space as we anxiously await a victory!
