Schedules

Order of Events

2025 Master Schedule

*Schedule is subject to change at the discretion of event officials.

Tuesday, April 22

4 PM: Kentucky International CSI5* Horse Inspection, sponsored by Hagyard Pharmacy – Claiborne Arena

Wednesday, April 23

8 AM: Kentucky International CSI5* $35,000 1.45m Two-Phase – Rolex Stadium

1 PM: Cross-Country Course Open to Public

2 PM: First Horse Inspection (CCI5*-L only); sponsored by Hagyard Pharmacy – High Hope Inspection Lane

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Competitor Arena Familiarization – Thursday Competitors only – Rolex Stadium

6 PM – 8 PM: Welcome Reception for Sponsors and Competitors (Invitation Only) – Fasig Tipton

Thursday, April 24

7 AM: Gates Open

7:15 AM – 6 PM: Hospitality Tents Open (Hospitality Ticket Required)

7:45 AM: CCI4*-S Dressage Test Ride – Rolex Stadium

8 AM – 6 PM: Sponsor Village & Courtyard, The Hill, and Trade Fair Open

8 AM – 11:30 AM: CCI4*-S Dressage Tests Begin — Rolex Stadium 

11 AM – 12:30 PM: Chewy Mounted Games Invitational - Walnut Arena sponsored by Chewy

11:20 AM: CCI5*-L Dressage Test Ride — Rolex Stadium

11:50 AM – 3 PM: CCI5*-L Dressage Tests Begin — Rolex Stadium

3 PM – 5 PM: Arena Familiarization – Friday Competitors only – Rolex Stadium

6 PM: Kentucky International CSI5* Tents Open (Kentucky International CSI5* Hospitality Ticket Required)

7:30 PM: Kentucky International CSI5* $75,000 1.50m Welcome Grand Prix Qualifier – Rolex Stadium

Friday, April 25

7 AM: Gates Open

7:30 AM – 5:30 PM: Hospitality Tents Open (Hospitality Ticket Required)

8 AM – 6 PM: Sponsor Village & Courtyard, The Hill, and Trade Fair Open

8 AM – 11 AM: CCI4*-S Dressage Tests Resume — Rolex Stadium

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM:  Champions Live! —The Hill

11 AM – 12:30 PM: Chewy Mounted Games Invitational — Walnut Arena sponsored by Chewy

11:50 AM – 3:10 PM: CCI5*-L Dressage Tests Resume — Rolex Stadium

12:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Demonstrations and Exhibitions — Walnut Arena sponsored by Chewy

6 PM: Kentucky International CSI5* Hospitality Tents Open (The Kentucky International CSI5* Hospitality Ticket Required)

7 PM: Kentucky International CSI5* $35,000 Speed Cup 1.45m, presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute — Rolex Stadium


Hospitality tent for CSI5* to be open from 6-9 p.m. Other tents to remain open until 9 p.m.


Saturday, April 26

7 AM: Gates Open (including Defender Tailgating)

7:30 AM – 4:45 PM: Hospitality Tents Open (Hospitality Ticket Required)

7:30 AM – 6 PM: Sponsor Village & Courtyard, The Hill, and Trade Fair Open

8:30 AM: Deadline for Defender Tailgate Vehicles to be Parked

8:30 AM – 11 AM: Demonstrations and Exhibitions Sponsored by Chewy — Walnut Arena

9 AM – 11:45 AM: CCI4*-S Cross-Country Test

12 PM: CSI5* Course Walk – Rolex Stadium

1 PM – 4:15 PM: CCI5*-L Cross-Country Test

2 PM: CSI5* Rider Autograph Session – Location TBD

5 PM: Kentucky International CSI5* Hospitality Tents Open (Kentucky International CSI5* Hospitality Ticket Required)

6:30 PM: Kentucky International CSI5* $400,000 1.60m Grand Prix– Rolex Stadium

Sunday, April 27

7 AM:  Gates Open

7:15 AM:  Non-Denominational Worship Service — Zoetis Schooling Complex, Pavilion between Stonelea/Claiborne Rings

7:30 AM: CCI4*-S and CCI5*-L Horse Inspection, sponsored by Hagyard Pharmacy — High Hope Inspection Lane

7:30 AM – 5 PM: Hospitality Tents Open (Hospitality Ticket Required)

8 AM – 5 PM: Sponsor Village & Courtyard, The Hill, and Trade Fair Open

10:15 AM: Presentation of Officials and Flags — Rolex Stadium

10:45 AM – 12:30 PM:  CCI4*-S Jumping Test; Reverse order of placing — Rolex Stadium

12:30 PM – 12:45 PM:  Presentation of CCI4*-S Awards – Rolex Stadium

1:15 PM:  CCI5*-L Jumping Course Open for Competitor Inspection – Rolex Stadium

1:45 PM: Arena Drag – Rolex Stadium

2 PM: CCI5*-L Jumping Test (First group); Reverse order of placing — Rolex Stadium

3 PM:  CCI5*-L Jumping Test (Second group); Reverse order of placing; awards immediately after Rolex Stadium 

4 PM: Presentation of CCI5*-L Awards — Rolex Stadium

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