Equestrian Sports and Events

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2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event: Dressage Day Two
Dressage at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event is complete 🙌 With a stunning 24.6 today, Tom McEwen and JL Dublin (GBR) took the lead as we head into the cross-country phase tomorrow. U.S. riders Liz Holliday-Sharp and Lauren Nicholson also had a strong day in the sandbox, and now currently sit third in the standings. Check out today’s recap at the and stay tuned for more updates ⬇️ This coverage of the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event is brought to you by @CareCredit.
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2024 Live Oak International Combined Driving and Show Jumping Tournament Results
This past weekend’s Live Oak International Combined Driving and Show Jumping Tournament was full of excitement 🙌 The tournament featured four days of both national and international driving divisions and three days of FEI-level show jumping, culminating with this season’s final FEI World Cup Qualifier jumping class. The event was marked by record combined driving entries and a “luck of the Irish” day in show jumping. Read all about the action, complete with results 👇️
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2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event: An Impressive List of Entries
Have you seen the entries for this year’s Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event yet? They go crazy 🤯 Eleven Olympians from six nations, including six of the world’s top 12 riders, will go head-to-head in Lexington April 24-27 during the 5*. And the Cosequin Lexington 4*-S entries are just as impressive, featuring an exceptional list of veterans. Who are you rooting for? This coverage of the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event is brought to you by @carecredit
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2024 Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill Three-Day Event Preview
Who’s ready for a five-star weekend? 🤩 The fourth edition of MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill is set to take place this weekend, with an impressive roster of horse and rider combinations entered to compete. Find out who’s competing, and what the exciting event lineup has in store, in our preview. 📷️: MacMillan Photography
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The Launch of the US Equestrian Open
Breaking (and exciting) news! 🤩 US Equestrian has announced the official launch of the US Equestrian Open, a competition series featuring the three Olympic disciplines of eventing, dressage and jumping with more than $1 million in prize money across events. The first event kicks off as early as this fall. Read more ⬇️
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Oliver Townend Wins His Fourth Kentucky Three-Day Event
That’s FOUR 🏆️ Oliver Townend has won his fourth Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, guiding Cooley Rosalent to victory on this warm Kentucky afternoon. Riders from Great Britain swept the top three, with Tom McEwen aboard JL Dublin taking second-place and Yasmin Ingham aboard Banzai du Loir securing the third spot. Check out our final recap ⬇️ This coverage of the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event is brought to you by @CareCredit.
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2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event: Cross-Country Day
Tom McEwen and JL Dublin (GBR) are still in the lead after an exciting day of cross-country 🤩 Last year’s 2nd-place finisher heads into show jumping tomorrow in front, followed closely by Yasmin Ingham aboard Banzai du Loir (GBR). Great Britain rounds out the current top three, with Oliver Townend and Cooley Rosalent moving into third after cross-country. USA’s Mia Farley and Phelps went double clear, advancing to fifth overall and taking the new lead for the Defender/USEF CCI5*-L Eventing National Championship. Check out today’s recap ⬇️ and stay tuned for more updates! This coverage of the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event is brought to you by @CareCredit.
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Road to the Horse 2025
It was a thrilling weekend at Road to the Horse ✨️ The art of horsemanship was on display throughout the whole event, from the Wild Card rounds, to the opening ceremonies, and of course the Championship. Relive the excitement with our recap.
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Road to the Horse 2025
Watch the world’s best colt starters compete for horsemanship’s most coveted title! Don’t miss Road to the Horse 2025 on March 27-30 at the Kentucky Horse Park. For tickets and info, visit roadtothehorse.com 🐴
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Road to the Horse 2025
An international eventer, a show jumper and a Hall of Fame cowboy will each bring their style of horsemanship to Road to the Horse 2025 as they compete for the World Championship of Colt Starting title and the $135,000 purse 🐴 Don’t miss the action on March 27-30 at the Kentucky Horse Park! For tickets and info: www.roadtothehorse.com
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EquiFest of Kansas
EquiFest of Kansas returns for its 28th year March 21 through 23 🎉 Returning to the Tony's Pizza Events Center and Saline County Expo Center in 2025, EquiFest of Kansas is the largest equine expo and horse lovers' event in Kansas! Shopping, clinicians, demos, competitions, informative workshops, shopping, a large food truck court, breed exhibitions and showcasing — did we say shopping? And horses? Lots of horses! Stay tuned to the EquiFest of Kansas Facebook page for announcements 🐴
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The Cactus Reining Classic
Saddle up and experience horsemanship at its best 🌵 The Cactus Reining Classic has been viewed by millions on Paramount and CMT’s The Last Cowboy, produced by Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan. See it in person when the beautiful competition returns to WestWorld of Scottsdale March 14th through 22nd. General admission is free. The top 10 qualifiers will compete in The Run For A Million in Las Vegas.
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Watch the London International Horse Show
Get in the festive spirit with the London International Horse Show 2024! Stream the London International Horse Show 2024 on H&C+ from December 18th through 22nd, with coverage of world-class show jumping, star-studded masterclasses, unrivaled Christmas entertainment and all 28 classes of the Showing Series.
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Watch Outdoor Gelderland with Horse & Country
Watch some of the world's top showjumpers and dressage riders compete 🤩 June 11 through June 16, enjoy a lineup of sensational CSI3* events at the Equestrian Centre Lichtenvoorde in Vragender during Outdoor Gelderland. Don't miss out on this action-packed schedule of top equestrian competitions — watch with @horseandcountrytv ⬇️
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2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event: Dressage Day One
The first day of dressage is complete at the Kentucky Three-Day Event 🏆️ With a 26.1, Yasmin Ingham and Banzai du Lour of Great Britain secured an early 5-point lead in the 5*. Rounding out the top three early leaders are Kirsty Chabert and Classic VI (GBR) and Malin Hansen-Hotopp and Carlitos Quidditch K (GER). Check out our recap and stay tuned for more updates! This coverage of the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event is brought to you by @CareCredit.