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."

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.

July 23, 2026
As the daughter of an Olympic eventer, Olivia Dutton grew up immersed in the sport of eventing. Now ranked No. 25 in the FEI Eventing U25 World Rankings, she has built an impressive résumé through consistent performances at the upper levels and successful partnerships with horses including Sea of Clouds and Jewelent.  Throughout her career, Dutton has compiled an impressive list of accomplishments, including a team silver medal at the 2025 Bicton CCIO4*NC-S, a NAJYRC CCIOY3*S Team Gold Medal in 2018, and a third-place finish in the $20,000 Indoor Eventing Challenge at Toronto's Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in 2023. Riding the 15-year-old Thoroughbred Sea of Clouds, Dutton has become a familiar face at the Kentucky Three-Day Event, making three consecutive appearances in the Cosequin Lexington CCI4* from 2024–2026. Together, the pair has continued to climb the international ranks, contesting multiple CCI4* events, including Bromont International and Military Boekelo-Enschede, before capturing a standout CCI4*-S victory at the Morven Park Fall International and Horse Trials in 2025.
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