The Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event is an eventing competition held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky on the last weekend of April. Horse and rider duos compete at the highest level in the sport under the CCI5*-L designation. This is the same level as Olympic riders and the World Equestrian Games. Prize money of $400,000 is distributed among the top placings.
Although the event's name continues to reflect its roots as a three-day competition, the Kentucky Three-Day Event currently takes place over four days (Thursday through Sunday). Due to a large number of entries, both Thursday and Friday are devoted to Dressage. Cross-Country is on Saturday, and show jumping is on Sunday. Join us for this exciting weekend of world-class equestrian competition.
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.
Click here for the 2023 results and leaderboard positions during the competition.
Winners of the 2023 Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI5*-L are:
The 2023 Cross-Country Course was designed by Derek di Grazia. To pinpoint your position on course, find food, arenas, big screens, parking and restrooms download the free CrossCountry app.