Defender Kentucky CCI5*-L: World-Renowned Riders Set to Compete in Lexington

This year, the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington will host the Defender Kentucky CCI5*-L event, featuring a total of 47 horse-and-rider combinations. Four of the top FEI World Rankings riders, including Oliver Townend, Ros Canter, Boyd Martin, and Tom McEwen, are among the competitors. While last year’s winners Tamie Smith and Mai Baum won’t be participating this time around, they are entered in the Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S instead.

Several pairs have also entered the Badminton CCI5*-L event in England from May 8-12. These pairs include Oliver Townend with Cooley Rosalent, Grace Taylor with Game Changer, Meghan O’Donoghue with Palm Crescent, Boyd Martin with Tsetserleg TSF and On Cue, Kirsty Chabert with Classic VI, Ros Canter with Izilot DHI, and Jessica Phoenix with Wabbit. For a full list of five-star entries for Defender Kentucky CCI5*-L and four-star entries for the Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S please refer to specific lists provided.