Athlete Spotlight: Yasmin Ingham

December 17, 2024

Yasmin Ingham and her powerhouse horse, Banzai du Loir, have had a banner season, capturing top placements at some of the world’s most competitive events. At the 2024 Kentucky Three-Day Event, Ingham and Banzai secured an impressive third place. From there, they went on to dominate the CCI4* at Luhmühlen, taking first place, and then earned third in the CCI5* at the same venue. The 26-year-old British rider, who hails from the Isle of Man, has spent the year reinforcing her reputation on the international stage.

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Banzai du Loir and Ingham were selected as alternates for Team Great Britain at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where the team went on to win gold. Ingham has expressed her excitement and gratitude for these incredible opportunities:


"An awesome week at one of the best events in the world. I’m not sure much else compares to the feeling of riding into the Rolex Stadium with so much atmosphere and the incredible American crowd!"

With such an extraordinary season under their belts, Ingham and Banzai du Loir are certainly a pair to watch as the 2025 season approaches. Fans can’t wait to see what’s in store for this talented duo at next year’s Kentucky Three-Day Event and beyond.

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Athlete Spotlight: Boyd Martin

February 17, 2025
Boyd Martin is known around the world as one of eventing’s most accomplished riders. A fierce competitor with an impressive career spanning decades, Martin has made his mark on the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event with unforgettable performances and podium finishes. A four-time Olympian (2012, 2016, 2020, 2024) and a key member of multiple U.S. Eventing Teams, Martin has helped secure major victories on the world stage. In 2019, he led Team USA to gold at the Pan American Games. At the Kentucky Three-Day Event, Martin has delivered thrilling performances year after year, earning top finishes in the CCI5*-L and the CCI4*-S. In 2024, he clinched second place at the Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S. His past success at the event also includes a second-place finish in 2019 with Tsetserleg, further solidifying his reputation as a K3DE powerhouse.  With an unmatched work ethic and an incredible string of horses, Boyd Martin remains one of the most exciting riders to watch. Stay tuned to see if Boyd and his team will make an appearance at the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event! Don’t miss your chance to see history in the making. Buy your tickets today!

Athlete Spotlight: Will Coleman

February 6, 2025
Few names shine as brightly as Will Coleman when it comes to the elite of eventing. With a career filled with record-breaking moments and unforgettable performances, he has become a force to be reckoned with—and his appearances at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event never disappoint. In 2024, Coleman entered the Cosequin® Lexington CCI4-S* with two powerhouse horses: Off the Record and Diabolo. Having already made history in 2021 as the first American to win the CCIO4-S at CHIO Aachen*, Coleman and Off the Record were expected to put in a strong performance—especially after earning silver as part of the U.S. team at the 2022 FEI Eventing World Championship. But at the Cosequin® Lexington CCI4-S*, it was Diabolo who stole the show. Coleman and Diabolo secured a victory then claimed another major win at the Brooke USA CCI4-S*. Meanwhile, Off the Record continued to impress, finishing strong in 3rd place at the Cosequin® Lexington CCI4*-S. Now, all eyes are on Will Coleman as we wait to see if he’ll return to 2025 K3DE. Will he be back at the Kentucky Horse Park this April? If so, which of his incredible horses will he bring to the competition? Secure your tickets to the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event today!
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