Top Four Five-Star Riders Preview Defender Kentucky CCI5*-L: An In-Depth Look at the Competition

The FEI World Rankings have released the entries for this year’s Defender Kentucky CCI5*-L. The event, which will take place from April 24-28 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, features a total of 47 horse-and-rider combinations. Among these riders are four of the top FEI World Rankings: Oliver Townend, Ros Canter, Boyd Martin, and Tom McEwen.

While last year’s winners Tamie Smith and Mai Baum will not be participating in the Defender Kentucky CCI5*-L this year, they are entered in the Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S. This event will feature many five-star regulars and is set to take place from May 8-12 in England. Several pairs are also entered in the Badminton CCI5*-L, including 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.

If you’re interested in seeing a full list of five-star entries for this year’s Defender Kentucky CCI5*-L or a complete list of four-star entries for both events please refer to the specific lists provided.