Kentucky Three-Day Event
David Doel tops British riders after Kentucky cross-country
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David Doel moved up to fourth place overall as the leading British rider following the cross-country phase at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event on April 25. Harry Meade climbed to eighth with Superstition after a dramatic save, while Tom McEwen dropped to sixth. Other British competitors showed mixed results on Derek di Grazia's challenging course.
Event rider Tim Price has described competing at two five-star events this spring after breaking his collarbone in a cycling accident just before the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event.
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US rider Will Coleman secured his first five-star victory at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event on April 26, showjumping clear aboard Diabolo after sitting second post-cross-country. Overnight leader Monica Spencer of New Zealand dropped to seventh with three rails down and 2.4 time faults on Artist. Caroline Pamukcu claimed second for the US on Blake, while Britain's David Doel finished third with Galileo Nieuwmoed.
The draw for the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, set for April 23-26 in the United States, has been confirmed. American rider Boyd Martin secured number one with Miks Master C, while British riders including world number one Harry Meade feature prominently. A notable withdrawal came from Ireland's Austin O’Connor.
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A new privately funded initiative called Rising Lions is supporting three under-25 British event riders to compete in the Cosequin CCI4*-S at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event from April 23-26. The riders are Elizabeth Barratt, Isabelle Cook and Finn Healy. The programme aims to provide international experience beyond championships.