#The Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event
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Michael Jung gains commanding lead heading into the final phase at Kentucky Three-Day Event
Michael Jung gains commanding lead heading into the final phase at Kentucky Three-Day Event
Michael Jung gains commanding lead heading into the final phase at Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS EQUESTRIAN
Germany’s Michael Jung showed just why he’s such a dominant force in international eventing by putting in a perfect performance to maintain his lead in the CCI5*-L at the conclusion of the cross country phase at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS…
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New Fic Ideas?
Hey guys so I have two new fic ideas. I am by no means writing these now but I've been thinking about them for a while during the late hours of the night. I'm an avid equestrian so equestrian themed fanfics were bound to happen lol. Please let me know your thoughts and if anyone would be interested in reading these and maybe learning more about equestrian sport in the process <3
Jake Seresin x OC (name not yet decided)
fluff , smut, and a dash of angst
Jake Seresin has always gotten what, and who, he's wanted. A night celebrating a friend puts a woman into his lap that wants nothing to do with him, more preoccupied with securing a spot on the USA Dressage Olympic Team and taking care of her beloved Lusitano mare, Dolce Vida, than entertaining an insufferable, hot shot navy pilot. Jake Seresin has always been a sucker for things he can't have. Especially if they're Admiral Beau Simpson's daughter.
*Piaffes and Pirouettes (Two dressage movements expected to be performed at the highest level of dressage, called Grand Prix level dressage)
Bradley Bradshaw x OC (Kalandra Harrison)
fluff, angst involving traumatic familial and romantic relationships, smut
Bradley Bradshaw could have sworn his heart stopped when he met Kalandra at Natasha's birthday celebration at the Hard Deck. Natasha's childhood friend seems to push his advances aside with a heart of gold and a shy smile. But he can sense her apprehension under the well-rehearsed surface. Natasha enlightens him of the refuge she's taken from romantic relationships through her well-loved off-track Thoroughbred stallion, Golden Hour, and her life-long goal of winning in the prestigious 5* Land Rover KY 3-Day Event. Will Bradley be able to convince her that he's worth taking a chance on, and that he's not there to pull back the bit on the dreams she's fought tooth and nail to achieve?
*Eventing is an equestrian sport that consists of three events: dressage, show jumping (jumping poles), and cross country (jumping over solid, non-pole objects). There are 5 levels to eventing and the 5* (5 star) Land Rover Kentucky (KY) three-day event is one few international competitions for 5* eventing."
Tagging some people who may be interested:
@sebsxphia @mamachasesmayhem @superskittles @djs8891 @ereardon @hangmans-wingman @entertainmentgal8 @seresinhangmanjake @goldenseresinretriever @withahappyrefrain@gigisimsonmars @chaoticassidy @teacupsandtopgun @i-wanna-be-your-muse @yuckosworld
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movie night we watch Tryon International 2*L Cross Country GoPro (5/13) Bold Impression together
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ok now we watch Helmet Cam: Simply Priceless (2018 Land Rover Kentucky Three Day Event)
#that first grey is fast as Fuck boyyyyyy on the flat. i can feel it myself.#love listening to riders talk to their horses during cross-country runs... since you're less cramped than in show jumping it's truly you an#the beast out there...#unironically i think if you're scared of horses watching these fucking Cross-Country GoPro trials a very good way to approach riding withou#doing any yourself. knowing that if the person posted it they lived. you know?#i miss riding so bad daaaawwwgggg i barely did any cross-country in my life because the places i rode at were simply not fancy like that#bu man. jumping. jopping even. i miss it.#neigh (blabbers)#<- very real#Youtube#horseposting
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Kentucky Three Day Event 2022 | © Kimberly Loushin for The Chronicle of the Horse
A world-record low five-star score. A wire-to-wire win. A fourth Kentucky victory.
Do one and you’re a champion. Do two simultaneously and you’re on fire. Do all three and you’re Michael Jung.
The German eventing phenom’s 20.1 winning score Sunday with fischerChipmunk FRH at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event broke the world’s previous best score of 21.3, set by Laura Collett and London 52 at Pau (France) in 2020. It also put him 11.6 points ahead of Great Britain’s Yasmin Ingham on Banzai Du Loir—the largest margin of victory at Kentucky since 2008, according to data company EquiRatings.
This win marks Jung’s 11th five-star victory, and a first for “Chip,” who was a five-star first timer. Jung is now tied with Mark Todd on 11 victories, while William Fox-Pitt is the record holder with 14.
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Liz Halliday: Planning for the Olympics
Liz Halliday and Miks Master C. Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.
After a 2023 season filled with highs and lows, Liz Halliday has been keeping busy in the off season. I caught up with her in a rare quiet moment between traveling to the West Coast to teach a clinic and competing at HITS and WEC in Ocala to keep her horses strong. As exciting as 2023 was, she has big goals for 2024.
When I asked Liz what would make her season a success, she had one simple response, “Winning a medal at the Olympics.”
Sure, anyone can say they want to go to the Olympics; few actually make it happen. Liz isn’t just a dreamer though, she’s a doer. So, how do you plan out a competition season with goals of going to the Olympics? First, start the season off with Grand Prix Eventing at Bruce’s Field.
Liz rarely misses an opportunity to compete in the Aiken eventing showcase. “I think it’s a phenomenal competition. We get to practice the five star test in front of very good judges, which is excellent,” said Liz. “There’s a lot of atmosphere and you’re up there with a lot of top riders, so you really feel the pressure. It’s a great way to chuck yourself into that competitive mindset early on in the year.”
While Liz points out that the good prize money doesn’t hurt, she also thinks the cross country track is a great test for the horses early on in the season. “I love that it’s an intense track. It’s up to height, but it’s short, usually around three and a half minutes to four minutes. You’re not overstretching the horse’s fitness early in the year but at the same time it still forces both horse and rider to make quick decisions and stay focused and sharp.”
Next on Liz’s list is the Setters’ Run Farm Carolina International CCI4* followed by the 4* at Stable View in April. “I tend to target the big bulky tracks at Carolina and Stable View because I think the courses prepare them well for the course at Kentucky.”
On to the main event of the spring season, the Defender Kentucky Three Day Event. Liz hopes that just nine weeks out from the Olympics, we’ll see Cooley Nutcracker, owned by the Nutcracker Syndicate (Liz Halliday, Ocala Horse Properties, Renee Lane and Deborah Halliday), complete his first CCI5* in the Kentucky bluegrass, while Cooley Quicksilver and possibly Shanroe Cooley or Cooley Moonshine, owned by Ocala Horse Properties, will tackle the 4*. As for Miks Master C, Liz says, “In my mind, I don’t believe that Miks Master C needs to prove himself at a 5* again in an Olympic year. Honestly, going quickly around a few 4*s would be just as beneficial for him. My hope would be I can just really show how good he is in the 4*’s this year and that all the pieces are in place after a productive winter of training – It would be great to keep him in the running for the team by doing the 4* in Kentucky rather than adding unnecessary wear and tear.”
The 2023 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event, now called the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, was really special for Liz and “Mikki,” who is owned by Ocala Horse Properties and Debby Palmer. Reflecting back on their third-place podium finish, Liz said, “Miks Master C was just phenomenal the entire weekend. He loves his job and he fought for me to the end. He is such a kind, generous horse who always tries his best and truly loves eventing – I couldn’t have asked for more. I think we have a great partnership now– we still haven’t been together that long, not even two years yet, and I’m very excited for the years to come.”
Liz and Miks Master C, owned by Ocala Horse Properties and Debbie Palmer, contest the Grand-Prix Eventing Showcase in Aiken. Photo by Sally Spickard.
Liz is also competing multiple horses in the 4*L in Tryon just two weeks after the Defender Kentucky Three-Day event, but is keeping the second half of her 2024 competition season flexible. While she has her sights set on events like Aachen, Burghley, Maryland, and Boekelo, she says, “The horses will tell me what they’re ready for.”
“I’m focusing on the first half of the season right now and then I’ll reevaluate what I’m doing with the rest of the year after that. This is an important spring and I will keep my mind on that for now and wait to make plans for the rest of the year after those competitions are done.”
As we looked at all these events Liz has planned, I couldn’t help but gawk at the amount of pressure she handles on a daily basis. With four horses at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, aka THE event of the spring season, Liz will have to live up to the expectations of her owners and supporters, as well as her own high standards.
“I’m always under pressure. That’s just what we do, right? I try to stay focused on the process and take things one step at a time and try not to overthink it all,” Liz said. “Half the battle is arriving at these events feeling like you’ve done all your homework and you’ve ticked all the boxes. Then you can leave the start box and perform your best without questioning the training or the fitness. It’s important to keep your head down and focus on one phase at a time.”
Having a well-planned competition calendar can only help. Liz calls in the cavalry, namely her trainers, to help her build each horses’ competition schedule. “I always sit down with Erik Duvander to go through the whole calendar as I plan it out. I try to make sure the horses are going in the right places and that it’s the right step for each one.”
Liz believes that when it comes to her horses, less is more. “I don’t believe any of them need huge amounts of runs at this level. That’s why Cooley Quicksilver will do the Carolina 4* and then he won’t run again until the Kentucky 4*. He just doesn’t need all the runs, as he’s a very experienced horse. You have to think through what each individual needs and be mindful to not overload their calendar unnecessarily.”
If you’re planning your competition season, Liz has some advice for you: listen to your horse.
“I always try to set a realistic goal for each of my horses, but I think the most important thing is that you have to remain flexible. I’ve always said, ‘the horses will tell you what they’re ready for.’ I really believe it’s important to live your life by that motto,” Liz said. “If that means your plan changes, then that’s fine, but you have to be willing to listen to them.”
Best of luck, Liz! We hope to cheer you on in Paris come the end of July, and we’ll absolutely be cheering for you on your path to get there.
#goeventing
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Wishing all those competing at Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event the best of luck! 🙌🏽💚🏇🏼 #rolex #notrolex #landrover3dayevent #eventing #equineinsurance #horseworkshandlesit https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc3VI3OOLK8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Oliver Townend Wins Third Consecutive Title at the CCI5*-L Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event
Huge congratulations to everyone who competed in this year's Kentucky Three-Day Event, with special 'hats-off' honours to Mr Townend! Find out who else made the top three here.
Oliver Townend Wins Third Consecutive Title at the CCI5*-L Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event
Before now, in the 43-year history of the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event Presented by MARS Equestrian™ (LRK3DE), only Michael Jung had won three times in a row. On Sunday, world #1 Oliver Townend (GBR) made his mark when the two-time defending champion jumped clear under pressure to add to his…
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Hey look I’m going through last years Kentucky pics because I have nothing else to do.
#lrk3de#land rover kentucky three day event#my photos#kentucky three day event#i'm bored so it looks like it's be sad and go through rolex pics from last year#and cry that there's no rolex this year#ughhhhhhhhhh i was counting down the days#and had a fun shopping list going#and my trainer and i were so excited#anywho covid sucks#stop ruining my fun you fuckin virus#i will personally fistfight you
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Heels Down Mag: Warm Up For Cross-Country With These 5 Confidence Boosting Tips
By Justine Griffin for Heels Down Mag
Olympian Kyle Carter began his day watching 5-star cross-country at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event in the warm-up area.
Kyle, who represented Canada at the Olympic Games, the Pan American Games and the World Equestrian Games over the course of his career, clearly knows what it takes to set a horse up to be successful in the challenging, but thrilling cross-country phase.
Heels Down Mag caught up with Kyle back in Kentucky in April. Here are his tips on how to own the warm-up, and to step out of the start box with confidence.
1. It’s all about stretching and feeling loose.
Once a rider is suited up and in the tack, they should spend at least five minutes at just a walk. And don’t skimp at the trot, either. The goal is to give it enough time for the horse’s tendons to feel stretched, Kyle explained.
“You don’t want to stress the tendons, or have them over-flexed over a jump,” he said.
At the five-star level, riders will spend about 45 minutes warming up for cross-country. At a lower-level horse trial, riders should spend at least 25 minutes in the warm-up, Kyle said.
2. Don’t over challenge.
The warm-up is the not the place to push the horse to his limits. Kyle says riders should keep it simple to instill confidence in the horse, and not over-drill any particular angle or other issue.
“What you’ll often see is riders jumping their horses over and over in the warm-up to deal with their nerves,” he described. “You don’t want to give them a bad experience.”
3. Address the “spooky” stuff head on.
As Kyle and spectators watched riders like Sharon White and Caroline Martin warm up on a sunny spring day in Kentucky, he noted how both riders made sure to walk their horses close to the crowds at the fence line.
“You can walk them by the crowds to help them settle,” Kyle explained. “Or some may be better if you come by the crowds while working, at the trot or canter.”
Either way, the goal is to eliminate the crowds and the “spooky” stuff as a problem right away.
4. Jumping less is actually more.
Kyle suggests jumping five-to-six times in the warm-up area. This goes back to his mantra of “keeping it simple” and not over-drilling. You don’t want to introduce a bad angle or anything too challenging. And remember, you want to save enough horse for show jumping the next day. Help the horse find the right stride and distance to the fences, then call it day, Kyle said.
Don’t forget to cool out.
5. Don’t forget to cool out.
After warming up on the flat and over fences, Kyle stresses that you should leave yourself enough time for the horse to cool out and settle. Walk the horse on a loose rein, if he’s relaxed enough, to let him catch his breath before entering the start box. Kyle suggests leaving five to 10 minutes for this “cool down” period.
#horse#horses#horse back riding#Kyle Carter#Canada#Canadian Eventing#three day eventing#LRK3DE#Land Rover Kentucky Three Day event#cross country#eventing#Pan Ams#WEG#warm up#confidence#Heels Down Mag#Heels Down Magazine
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It's finally sunny at LRKDE, and warming up at bit, thank god I've been cold all morning. I'm basking in the sun like a reptile.
I've only seen like 5 rides but the rides have been nice(for the most part), and I've taken lots of photos, my new camera is amazing.
After dressage we have a hour or so before the jump judges meeting, then dinner and bed, we have to be back here at 8 in the morning, kill me (I'm not a morning person). But cross country is always amazing here so it's worth it, just doesn't feel like it when I'm waking up.
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Michael Jung on top at Land Rover Kentucky Horse Trials following the dressage phase
Michael Jung on top at Land Rover Kentucky Horse Trials following the dressage phase
Michael Jung on top at Land Rover Kentucky Horse Trials following the dressage phase
In a surprise to absolutely no one, a familiar name, Germany’s Michael Jung, sits atop the leaderboard in the CCI5*-L at the conclusion of the dressage phase at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS EQUESTRIAN.
Jung has already won this competition three times (in addition to collecting a…
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Share Option with Lillian Heard, Z and Phillip Dutton, and Clip Clop with Joe Meyers aboard in the 2018 Land Rover Kentuky 3 Day Event!
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Kentucky Three Day Event 2022 | © Shannon Brinkman for Eventing Nation
The winners of the 5*, Michael Jung & CHIPMUNK FRH
We knew it would come down to the last phase, but we also knew if Michael Jung came in and took hold early it would be nearly impossible to shake him off of it. Most storylines can’t be predicted, and even the ones that perhaps have some elements of predictability generally throw in a few curve balls along the way to fruition.
But as the dust begins to settle on the 2022 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event, it’s Germany’s Michael Jung who stands atop the podium for the record fourth time, this time partnered with Sabine and Klaus Fischer, Hilmer Meyer-Kulenkampff and DOKR fischerChipmunk FRH (Contendro I – Havanna), cementing his win with a flawless show jumping to finish on the lowest-ever 5* finishing score in history: a 20.1. (x)
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Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event 2017. Lexington, KY.
#Rolex#Kentucky#Rolex Kentucky Three Day#rk3de#rk3de2017#eventing#cross-country#water complex#Land Rover
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In case anyone missed it- they have a free code so you can get a fan membership and watch if you would like! LRK3DE21
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My memories app says three years ago I was 24 hours away from driving to Lexington to attend what was the final Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event (it’s sponsored by Land Rover now). So much fun. I went with a pack of friends and we had tailgate tickets for cross country day and we dressed my PT Cruiser as a giant pokeball and ate charcuterie and drank mimosas all day.
This was also the retirement ceremony for Ballynoe Castle RM (cantering in the cooler) who happens to be the 2020 BreyerFest Celebration Horse this year.
ETA I have no idea why Tumblr will only show two images. I’ve tried uploading and adding eight others to this post but it doesn’t want to work.
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