The CCI5*-L field at the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event was narrowed down by one following the first horse inspection, with one horse being sent to the hold box and ultimately not accepted by the Ground Jury. Despite some flamboyant behavior from a few horses, 34 pairs were deemed ready to move forward to the first phase of competition starting the next day at 1:00 p.m. EST.
Jennie Brannigan’s entry, Twilightslastgleam, owned by Nina Gardner, was the one horse that did not pass inspection and was not accepted to compete in the CCI5*-L event. The Ground Jury, consisting of President Christian Steiner, Anne-Mette Binder, and Peter Gray, made the decision not to accept the 15-year-old Thoroughbred gelding after his second presentation on High Hope Inspection Lane.
Despite the setback for Jennie Brannigan, the remaining 34 horse and rider pairs were deemed ready to compete in the upcoming phases of the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event. The competition is set to begin the next day at 1:00 p.m. EST, with the field of competitors looking strong and prepared for the challenges ahead.
