Oliver Townend (GBR) and Cooley Master Class, two-time defending champion of the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event. © Red Bay Stock
A blanket of snow greeted competitors at the Kentucky Horse Park yesterday morning as they prepared for the First Horse Inspection in the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event.
In the afternoon, the CCI5*-L competitors, including Australians Kevin McNab, Dominic Schramm, Ema Klugman, and Clayton Fredericks, presented their horses to the ground jury for the first horse inspection.
By this time, the sun had emerged and the snow had vanished, making for a beautiful setting on the jog strip.
A total of 63 horses presented and all of them passed the inspection without any being sent to the holding box.
Will Faudree and Mama’s Magic Way at the First Horse Inspection of the 2021 Land Rover Kentucky Three Day Event. © Red Bay Stock
Discerning eyes were also assessing the riders for the Dubarry Awards for the best dressed riders during the inspection.
American Meghan O’Donoghue was named the best dressed female and, fellow countryman, Will Faudree earned best dressed male. Each of them will receive a brand-new pair of Dubarry boots.
Meghan O’Donoghue and Kyle Ziegler, Dubarry Senior Events Team Manager. © Red Bay Stock
Thursday marks the first day of dressage, beginning with the CCI4*-S. The test ride is at 7:35 am and the first competitor will start down the centerline at 7:59 am. For the CCI5*-L, the test ride is at 11:45 am and the first competitor will go at 12:15 pm.
Due to the expected weather conditions, Saturday’s schedule has been reversed so that the CCI5*-L will run cross-country first in the morning and the CCI4*-S will run in the afternoon.
A provisional schedule, orders of go, and results can be found on the Kentucky Three-Day Event website.
Find all the details on how to watch the event live here.
Source: Event press release
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