If you weren’t able to get to Kentucky for the 5 star Land Rover Three-Day Event over the weekend, there are more chances to see highlights of the event in a one-hour show.
They will air on NBC on Saturday May 13 at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time and on CNBC on Saturday May 27 at noon Eastern. And you can catch the $226,000 Kentucky CSI Invitational Split Rock Show Jumping Grand Prix (held on the night of the cross-country competition at the Kentucky Horse Park) on ESPNews on Sunday, May 7, at 10 a.m. Eastern.
In the meantime, enjoy these photos that didn’t make it to our regular coverage of the event. If you missed any of our stories, you can see them on the main page of the website, in the On the Rail section and by clicking the Previous Columns icon on the website’s masthead.
You had to love the fish jump at the Head of the Lake. Tamie Smith and Mai Baum had no problem with it on their way to winning the 5-star. (Photo © 2023 by Nancy Jaffer)
In the old days, thoroughbreds were the eventing breed of choice. That’s no longer the case, but there are still a few ex-racehorses around the competitions, like Buck Davidson’s ride, Sorocaima, a veteran of 43 starts. He finished 22d. (Photo © 2023 by Nancy Jaffer)
David O’Connor, the U.S. Equestrian Federation’s chief of sport, went to his coach’s persona to train Lauren Nicholson and Landmark’s Monte Carlo before the dressage phase. (Photo © 2023 by Nancy Jaffer)
Eventing World Champion Yasmin Ingham of Great Britain was flawless in the dressage, finishing first, and clear in the show jumping phase with Banzai du Loir. The problem came at fence 6C on cross-country where she had a runout. “If you’re not winning, you’re learning, and that’s the quote I’m living by this weekend,” said Yasmi who finished 18th but has the 2024 Paris Olympics in her sights.
Daniel Bluman won the show jumping grand prix at Kentucky with Gemma. (Photo © 2023 by Nancy Jaffer)
Gail Wofford gave the new James C. Wofford On the Rise trophy to Young Rider Zach Brandt in memory of her husband. (Photo © 2023 by Nancy Jaffer)
U.S. support team members jammed the Kiss and Cry stand during the awards ceremonies to cheer for the winners. (Photo © 2023 by Nancy Jaffer)
