Athlete Spotlight: Yasmin Ingham

December 17, 2024

Yasmin Ingham and her powerhouse horse, Banzai du Loir, have had a banner season, capturing top placements at some of the world’s most competitive events. At the 2024 Kentucky Three-Day Event, Ingham and Banzai secured an impressive third place. From there, they went on to dominate the CCI4* at Luhmühlen, taking first place, and then earned third in the CCI5* at the same venue. The 26-year-old British rider, who hails from the Isle of Man, has spent the year reinforcing her reputation on the international stage.

Banzai du Loir and Ingham were selected as alternates for Team Great Britain at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where the team went on to win gold. Ingham has expressed her excitement and gratitude for these incredible opportunities:


"An awesome week at one of the best events in the world. I’m not sure much else compares to the feeling of riding into the Rolex Stadium with so much atmosphere and the incredible American crowd!"

With such an extraordinary season under their belts, Ingham and Banzai du Loir are certainly a pair to watch as the 2025 season approaches. Fans can’t wait to see what’s in store for this talented duo at next year’s Kentucky Three-Day Event and beyond.

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August 5, 2025
Lexington, Kentucky – August 5, 2025 – Equestrian Events, Inc. (EEI), has donated $20,000 to Justin’s Place, a therapeutic horse farm in Wilmore, KY, dedicated to helping children with disabilities and disorders and their families. Justin’s Place was previously named the Official Charity of the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™ . EEI is best known for producing the annual Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian, the nation’s premier eventing competition and one of only seven annual 5* three-day events (CCI5*-L) in the world, as well as the Cosequin ® Lexington CCI4*-S and Kentucky International CSI5* presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute on the same weekend. Known as “The Best Weekend All Year,” the event annually attracts nearly 90,000 spectators who also enjoy extensive shopping, a variety of hospitality experiences, and a wide array of demonstrations. Committed to being a pillar of the equestrian community, both in Kentucky and throughout the world, EEI also works in collaboration with other events and organizations throughout the year to promote and elevate equestrian sports throughout the U.S. and internationally. Over the last 20 years, EEI has donated more than $1.1 million to the local and equestrian communities through its support of various charities. “EEI is committed to supporting charities that serve the local community and the equine industry,” said Molly Day, Executive Director of EEI. “It’s truly an honor to make this donation to Justin’s Place, which does so much to share the healing power of horses and give back to children with disabilities and disorders and their families.”
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