Everything you need to know about
The Kentucky Three-Day Event
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.
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 Five-Star Results
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The 2025 Champions
Trophy Winners
Winners of the 2025 Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI5*-L are:
- 1st Place and Kentucky Three-Day Event Trophy – Michael Jung (GER) on fischerChipmunk FRH
- 2nd Place – Boyd Martin (USA) on Commando 3
- 3rd Place – Harry Meade (GBR) on Et Hop du Matz
- Owner of the Winning Horse – Joachim Jung, Deutsches Olympiade-Komitte fur Reiterei e.V., Klaus and Sabine Fischer (GER)
- Breeder of the Winning Horse – ZG Meyer-Kulenkamoff (GER)
- Highest Place International Rider – Michael Jung (GER) on fischerChipmunk FRH
- Highest Place Sole Owner/Rider –
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Cross-Country Course
The 2025 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.
