Schedules

Order of Events

2025 Master Schedule

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

Tuesday, April 22

  • 4 p.m. Kentucky International CSI5* Horse Inspection, sponsored by Hagyard Pharmacy – Claiborne Arena

Wednesday, April 23

  • 8 a.m. Kentucky International CSI5* $35,000 1.45m Two-Phase – Rolex Stadium
  • 1 p.m. Cross-Country Course Open to Public
  • 2 p.m. First Horse Inspection; CCI5*-L only, sponsored by Hagyard Pharmacy – High Hope Inspection Lane
  • 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Competitor Arena Familiarization – Thursday Competitors only – Rolex Stadium
  • 6 – 8:00 p.m. Welcome Reception for Sponsors and Competitors – Fasig Tipton; Invitation Only

Thursday, April 24

  • 7 a.m. Gates Open
  • 7:15 a.m. – 6 p.m. Hospitality Tents Open (Hospitality Ticket Required)
  • 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sponsor Village & Courtyard, The Hill, and Trade Fair Open
  • 7:45 a.m. CCI4*-S Dressage Test Ride – Rolex Stadium
  • 8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CCI4*-S Dressage Tests Begin — Rolex Stadium 
  • 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EEI Invitational Pony Club Mounted Games - Walnut Arena sponsored by Chewy
  • 11:20 a.m. CCI5*-L Dressage Test Ride — Rolex Stadium
  • 11:50 a.m. – 3 p.m. CCI5*-L Dressage Tests Begin — Rolex Stadium
  • 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Arena Familiarization – Friday Competitors only – Rolex Stadium
  • 6 p.m. Kentucky International CSI5* Tents Open (Kentucky International CSI5* Hospitality Ticket Required)
  • 7:30 p.m. Kentucky International CSI5* $75,000 1.50m Welcome Grand Prix Qualifier – Rolex Stadium

Friday, April 25

  • 7 a.m. Gates Open
  • 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Hospitality Tents Open (Hospitality Ticket Required)
  • 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sponsor Village & Courtyard, The Hill, and Trade Fair Open
  • 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. CCI4*-S Dressage Tests Resume — Rolex Stadium
  • 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.  Champions Live! —The Hill
  • 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EEI Invitational Pony Club Mounted Games - Walnut Arena sponsored by Chewy
  • 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Demonstrations and Exhibitions — Walnut Ring sponsored by Chewy
  • 11:50 a.m. – 3:10 p.m. CCI5*-L Dressage Tests Resume — Rolex Stadium
  • 6 p.m. The Kentucky International Hospitality Tents Open (The Kentucky International Hospitality Ticket Required)
  • 7 p.m. The Kentucky International CSI5* $35,000 Welcome 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 a.m. Gates Open (including Defender Tailgating)
  • 7:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Hospitality Tents Open (Hospitality Ticket Required)
  • 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sponsor Village & Courtyard, The Hill, and Trade Fair Open
  • 8:30 a.m. Deadline for Defender Tailgate Vehicles to be Parked
  • 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Demonstrations and Exhibitions Sponsored by Chewy— Walnut Arena
  • 9 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. CCI4*-S Cross-Country Test
  • 12 p.m. Course Walk – Rolex Stadium
  • 1 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. CCI5*-L Cross-Country Test
  • 2 p.m. CSI5* Rider Autograph Session – Location TBD
  • 5 p.m. Kentucky International CSI5* Hospitality Tents Open (Kentucky International CSI5* Hospitality Ticket Required)
  • 6:30 p.m. Kentucky International CSI5* $400,000 1.60m Grand Prix– Rolex Stadium

Sunday, April 27

  • 7 a.m. Gates Open
  • 7:15 a.m. Non-Denominational Worship Service — Zoetis Schooling Complex, Pavilion between Stonelea/Claiborne Rings
  • 7:30 a.m. CCI4*-S and CCI5*-L Horse Inspection, sponsored by Hagyard Pharmacy — High Hope Inspection Lane
  • 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Hospitality Tents Open (Hospitality Ticket Required)
  • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sponsor Village & Courtyard, The Hill, and Trade Fair Open
  • 10:15 a.m. Presentation of Officials and Flags — Rolex Stadium
  • 10:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CCI4*-S Jumping Test; reverse order of placing — Rolex Stadium
  • 12:30 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. Presentation of Awards – Rolex Stadium
  • 1:15 p.m. CCI5*-L Jumping Course Open for Competitor Inspection – Rolex Stadium
  • 1:45 p.m. Drag – Rolex Stadium
  • 2 p.m. CCI5*-L Jumping Test first group; reverse order of placing — Rolex Stadium
  • 3 p.m. CCI5*-L Jumping Test second group; reverse order of placing; awards immediately after Rolex Stadium 
  • 4:00 p.m. Presentation of the Awards — Rolex Stadium
  • The defender is the official luxury vehicle of the kentucky three-day event

  • A woman in a helmet is climbing a rock wall.

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  • An advertisement for equine discounts on john deere equipment

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