COSEQUIN® LEXINGTON CCI4*-S
Everything you need to know about
The Cosequin® Lexington 4*
The Cosequin® Lexington CCI4*-S is an elite international eventing competition that takes place concurrently with the prestigious Defender Kentucky Three‑Day Event in Lexington, Kentucky each April. This four-star short format (denoted by “S”) includes the full triathlon of eventing disciplines—dressage, cross‑country, and show jumping—over a compact schedule designed to showcase athleticism, precision, and endurance
Introduced in 2021, the CCI4*-S now serves as a U.S. Equestrian Open Eventing Series qualifier. Drawing top U.S. riders and international veterans, the competition consistently delivers high-performance riding and draws enthusiastic spectators who enjoy the world-class eventing action side by side with the five-star championships.
An equestrian triathlon
The Disciplines
The ultimate test of horse and rider! One event, three disciplines, testing the resolve of the timeless partnership between horse and rider. The three disciplines include Dressage, Cross-Country, and Show Jumping.
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The Latest Results
Check here for the latest results and leaderboard positions during the competition.
The 2026 Champions
Trophy Winners
Winners of the 2026 Lexington CCI4*-S are:
- 1st Place and Lexington 4*-S Perpetual Trophy – Tamra Smith (USA) on Lillet 3
- 2nd Place – William Coleman (USA) on Very Dignified
- 3rd Place – Mia Farley (USA) on Invictus
- Owner of the Winning Horse – Molly Duda (USA)
- Breeder of the Winning Horse - Morena Petersen (USA)
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Cross-Country Course
The 2026 Cross-Country Course was designed by Derek di Grazia and will be available the week of the event. To pinpoint your position on course, find food, arenas, big screens, parking and restrooms download the free CrossCountry app.
