The Big Event

Lexington Herald-Leader coverage of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event

  • About us

    You're reading the work of three reporters for the Lexington Herald-Leader:

    Linda Blackford is an enterprise reporter who has been working on advance coverage of the 2010 World Equestrian Games.

    Alicia Wincze is a general assignment sportswriter, covering everything from the Kentucky Derby to girls' soccer. She started riding at age 8 and was a four-year member of the Pace University equestrian team.

    Janet Patton writes about the horse industry and has covered the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Events since the first four-star version in 1998. She missed last year and is excited to be back.
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  • About the event


    See the event's Web site, and keep up with the action via these great links:
    Leaderboard
    Scoreboard
    Dressage leaderboard
    Explore the course

    WHEN: Thursday, April 26-Sunday, April 29

    WHERE: Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Pkwy., north of Lexington, Ky. Click here for a map and directions

    WHAT: Horses and riders compete in dressage, cross-country and stadium jumping. Includes international trade fair, demonstrations and exhibitions.

    ADMISSION: $5-$20 BUT...

    SEATING AND PARKING cost extra. If you want a seat, you'll pay $5-$20 (sales on-site only). Parking costs $5.

    TELEPHONE:
    (859) 233-4303

  • Schedule

    THURSDAY
    Dressage starts at 9:30 a.m.; last ride of the day starts at 3:42 p.m.

    FRIDAY
    Dressage starts at 9:30 a.m.; last ride of the day starts at 3:50 p.m.

    SATURDAY
    Cross-country starts at 9:30 a.m.; last ride of the day starts at 3:55 p.m.

    SUNDAY
    Stadium jumping, 1:30-3 p.m.
    Awards at 3 p.m.

Dog details

Posted by Janet Patton on April 29, 2007

People came with dogs and left with a few more! The Lexington Humane Society says 14 dogs were adopted at the event this weekend.

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