Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event

APRIL 25-28, 2024

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The Best Weekend All Year

The Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event is one of the world’s premier equestrian 5* events showcasing the world’s highest level of equestrian eventing. Held the last weekend in April in Lexington, Kentucky, this internationally renowned event draws the best horse and rider combinations worldwide. The weekend attracts people from around the globe to witness leading riders compete in addition to shopping, attractions, and sponsor experiences you can only find here. The Cosequin® Lexington 4* and the Kentucky 4* Invitational Grand Prix presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute are hosted over the same weekend for even more opportunities to see exceptional equestrian competitions.

2024 Event Dates are April 25 - 28, 2024.

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The Disciplines

An Equestrian Triathlon

The Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event is one of the most prestigious equestrian events in the world. It combines dressage, cross-country, and show jumping phases, and the winner of the three-day event is the pair with the lowest combined score.

Dressage

Dressage is hosted in enclosed arenas, and riders cue their horses to perform intricate movements to demonstrate balance, rhythm, suppleness, and obedience.
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Cross-Country

The cross-country phase is formatted as a test of speed where the horse and rider must quickly ride across varied terrains and over obstacles within the optimum time.
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Show Jumping

Show jumping requires extreme coordination as horse and rider jump over a series of 12-15 fences with lightweight rails that are easily knocked down in an enclosed arena.
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The Competition is Heating Up

See the Current Standings & Latest Results

Results of the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI5*-L, the Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S, and the Kentucky Invitational CSI4* Grand Prix will be posted as soon as possible concluding each event.

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Explore the Cross-Country Courses

If Cross-Country day is your favorite, you need the Cross Country App! From the app you can explore the 2024 Cross-Country course with photos and video guides. Plus, spectators can find their location on the interactive course and turn on the Venue Guide to see food, arenas, big screens, restrooms and more.

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Premium Experiences

Clubs & Hospitality

Reserve your spot in one of our four private clubs with spectacular views, food and beverage service, and other benefits that can make your experience more relaxed, comfortable, and memorable.

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News & Updates

Behind the barn with yasmin ingham and tom mcewen

Behind the Barn 2024: Yasmin Ingham + Tom McEwen

26 Apr, 2024

Two of Britain's brightest stars return to Kentucky this year to battle it out for a potential 5* win. Not only are Yasmin Ingham and Tom McEwen sure to keep us glued to this year's event to watch all the action unfold but they are also good for a laugh in our 12th and final episode of the 2024 Behind The Barn series.

Behind the barn presented by caroline pamukcu and hannah sue hollberg

Behind the Barn 2024: Caroline Pamukcu + Hannah Sue Hollberg

26 Apr, 2024

Caroline Pamukcu and Hannah Sue Hollberg have grown up on the US Eventing scene achieving notable success from young ages, including their results here at Kentucky. Join us as two of the biggest personalities in Equestrian Sports sit down to quiz each other in episode 11 of Behind The Barn.