Inside Kentucky: Boyd Martin on Bringing His Best to the Bluegrass
April 18, 2025
He’s got 65 international wins, three powerhouse horses, and unfinished business at Defender Kentucky. In this episode of Inside Kentucky, Boyd Martin joins the show to talk about his road to the 2025 five-star — from early wins Down Under to the lessons of a career comeback after hip surgery.
With Commando 3, Fedarman B, and Luke 140 all peaking at the right time, Boyd shares what it’s like chasing the dream, building the horsepower, and why Kentucky still feels like home. Plus, hear his unfiltered take on what makes the American eventing crowds the best in the world.
Highlights:
- 65 wins and counting: Boyd’s road from Werribee to the world stage
- Inside the stable: How Commando 3, Fedarman B, and Luke 140 are shaping up for Kentucky
- Why five-star wins mean more than ever in today’s sport
- Honest talk: injuries, setbacks, and chasing world number one
- What makes Defender Kentucky so special — and how US fans steal the show
Guests:
- Boyd Martin – US Olympic rider and 65-time international winner
- Hosted by Nicole Brown
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Inside Kentucky 2026: The Review Show
New Zealand’s Monica Spencer and her Thoroughbred gelding Artist showed grit, speed and poise as they hung on to the top spot at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian (K3DE) to sit in first in the CCI5*-L on a score of 22.3 after a double clear cross-country run. “‘Max’ was a champion today,” Spencer said of the 15-year-old. “He ran and jumped the whole way to the end, and gave me a great ride.” Will Coleman jumped up to second aboard Diabolo (27.3) after adding no additional penalties to his score, and Caroline Pamukcu and HSH Blake (28.6) slid into third after adding just two time penalties.
