Cosequin® to Return as Title Sponsor of Lexington CCI4*-S

October 10, 2023

Cosequin® to Return as Title Sponsor of Lexington CCI4*-S at Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™This is a subtitle for your new post

Equestrian Events, Inc. (EEI) is excited to continue its ongoing partnership with Cosequin® who will be returning as Title Sponsor of the Lexington CCI4*-S when the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™ returns to the Kentucky Horse Park, April 25-28, 2024.


Organized by EEI, the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™ (LRK3DE) features one of only seven annual Five Star three-day events in the world as well as the Cosequin® Lexington 4* and the $226,000 Kentucky CSI3* Invitational Grand Prix presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute. Known as “The Best Weekend All Year,” the event annually attracts nearly 90,000 spectators who also enjoy extensive shopping, a variety of hospitality experiences and a wide array of demonstrations.


“Cosequin® has been a longtime sponsor of the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event, and their increased support as Title Sponsor of the Four Star in 2023 helped us to improve the event for spectators and competitors alike,” said Erin Woodall, Executive Director of EEI. “We greatly appreciate Cosequin®’s generous support as we continue our partnership in 2024 and beyond. With their help, we look forward to continuing to provide everyone with the world-class excitement and opportunities they expect from the largest eventing competition in North America.”

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“For the second consecutive year, COSEQUIN®, the #1 veterinarian recommended joint health supplement brand, is pleased to be the title sponsor of the Cosequin Lexington 4* event,” said Todd Henderson, DVM, President and CEO of Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc.. “COSEQUIN® has been supporting horses of all disciplines, ages, and levels for over 30 years. We are looking forward to showcasing new and exciting products for horse lovers at The Best Weekend All Year!” With their ongoing support of the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event as Title Sponsor of the CCI4*, Cosequin® will continue to have a significant presence in the event’s Sponsor Village and branded jumps on the cross-country course in the section known as “Cosequin® Cove.”


Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™

The Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event is a thrilling multi-day competition featuring Olympic-level riders and horses in what can best be described as an equestrian triathlon. Horse and rider pairs compete in three phases of the competition – Dressage, Cross-Country and Show Jumping – for $375,000 in prize money to those competing at the CCI5*-L level. LRK3DE is the largest and longest-running Five Star event in the Americas and as the United States’ premier event, it also serves as the Land Rover/USEF CCI5*-L Eventing National Championship presented by MARS Equestrian for the U.S. athletes. It also includes the Dubarry Nations Team Challenge. Rolex is the Official Timepiece and Event Partner.


Cosequin ® Lexington CCI4*-S

Introduced in 2021, the Cosequin® Lexington 4*-S runs concurrently with the CCI5*-L competition, featuring the three phases of eventing – dressage, cross country and show jumping. The Cosequin® Lexington 4*-S offers $25,000 prize money. Tickets for viewing the Cosequin® Lexington 4*-S are included when purchasing the LRK3DE tickets.


Kentucky CSI3* Invitational Grand Prix presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute

The $226,000 Kentucky CSI3* Invitational Grand Prix presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute will take place on Saturday afternoon, April 27, after the cross-country portion of the LRK3DE. As part of the competition, there will also be a $38,700 Welcome Speed Cup Ranking Class on Friday in the Rolex Stadium, after the day’s LRK3DE dressage competition. No stadium seat ticket is required for Friday’s Ranking Class. For more Grand Prix information, please visit: https://kentuckythreedayevent.com/grand-prix/.


About Equestrian Events, Inc.

Equestrian Events, Inc. (EEI) is a non-profit charitable Kentucky corporation that was established initially to produce the 1978 World Three-Day Event Championships at the Kentucky Horse Park. Following the success of those championships, EEI established an annual event that evolved into the world-renowned Kentucky Three-Day Event, which draws more than 80,000 spectators to the Kentucky Horse Park each year. EEI added the Kentucky CSI3* Invitational Grand Prix in 2018, the Lexington CCI4*-S in 2021, and also produces other events. EEI supports several local and equine charities and has donated more than $725,000 to various charities since 2011. For more information, please visit www.eq-events.com.


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