Athlete Spotlight: Tom McEwen

December 5, 2024

Tom McEwen and his partner JL Dublin, or "Dubs," delivered a standout performance at the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event. This British rider, currently 32, kicked off their campaign with an early lead in dressage, maintaining their position through an impressive cross-country run. In show jumping, they seemed poised for the win until a rail at the second-to-last fence dropped them to second place, securing the victory for Townend. Reflecting on the near-win, McEwen expressed:


"I’m immensely proud of Dubs this week. It might not have been the ending we hoped for, but still an incredible result. He’s one hell of a special horse."

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Since Kentucky, McEwen and Dubs have had a highly successful season. They took second at the Luhmühlen CCI4* and joined Team Great Britain at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where they earned a team gold medal and placed fourth individually. Tom closed the year with a podium finish, taking third at the Pau 5* on Brookfield Quality, solidifying his status as one of the top international riders. Plus, Tom is currently ranked #1 in the FEI Eventing World Athlete Ranking. Fans are eager to see McEwen and Dubs return to Kentucky for another exciting season.

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The first five-star of the year is done and dusted — and Michael Jung has officially made history. In this episode, Nicole Brown is joined by Diarmuid Byrne and Annie Bishop to break down all the big stories from the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event: Mickey’s record fifth Kentucky title, Boyd Martin’s epic weekend with three in the top seven, Harry Meade’s masterclass across the country, and a few warm and fuzzy moments that reminded us why we love this sport. From dressage dominance to that one early rail that gave us 15 seconds of jeopardy, they cover it all — plus, they take a look at the shifting US eventing landscape, future stars to watch, and why Kentucky just hits differently. Whether you were there soaking it in or following from home, this is your full wrap-up of an unforgettable weekend. Highlights : Michael Jung's historic fifth Kentucky win with fischerChipmunk FRH Boyd Martin's standout performance with three horses inside the top seven Harry Meade’s cross-country masterclass and a big weekend for Et Hop du Matz and Graffenacht Big moments for the US eventing team — and where the strength lies heading into a massive year Future stars to watch (including a few who might just steal the show in 2026 and beyond) Guests : Nicole Brown — Our host for the show, keeping the conversation moving with expert insights and all the key moments you need to know. Diarmuid Byrne — EquiRatings co-founder, bringing sharp analysis, big-picture context, and a look at what it all means for the world rankings. Annie Bishop — US eventing insider and producer, offering standout stories, and plenty of inside scoop from the heart of the action. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Catch up on all of our Inside Kentucky episodes wherever you get your podcasts.
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