During a break in competition at the LRK3DE, make sure to check out the many activities organized by US Equestrian sponsors and affiliates. Are you dying to meet a LRK3DE athlete? Do you want to learn more about a different breed or discipline? The following information will point you in the right direction. Additional details will be added as they become available.
Visit US Equestrian Sponsor Booths
Thursday, April 25
- Athlete autograph signings at the Land Rover Ultimate Stable: meet Sharon White (12:00 p.m.) and Doug Payne (1:45 p.m.).
- The Land Rover Off-Road Test for adults (21 years old and above) and the Land Rover Start Off-Road Teen Driving experience (for teens 14 years old above) will be open. All adults will be breathalyzed before participating as part of Land Rover protocol.
- Mirimichi Green hayride cross-country course preview during Thursday’s lunch break: open to the public, but advance sign-up is required. Spectators can sign up inside the US Equestrian booth located next to the Land Rover Ultimate Stable.
- John Deere giveaway: John Deere, located in the Sponsor Village, is hosting an enter-to-win giveaway. Complete an entry for a chance to win a T-Series Gator or Z335E mower.
- US Equestrian Demonstration Arena starting at 4:00 p.m.: check out the US Equestrian Demonstration Arena to view demonstrations from the American Saddlebred Horse Association and American Connemara Pony Society.
Friday, April 26
- The Land Rover Off-Road Test for adults (21 years old and above) and the Land Rover Start Off-Road Teen Driving experience (for teens 14 years old above) will be open. All adults will be breathalyzed before participating as part of Land Rover protocol.
- Athlete autograph signings at the Land Rover Ultimate Stable: meet Hannah Sue Burnett (12:00 p.m.) and Hallie Coon (1:45 p.m.). In addition, take photos with the miniature horses from the Peeps Foundation (3:00 p.m.).
- Mirimichi Green hayride cross-country course preview during the lunch break on Friday as well as at 3:00 p.m.: open to the public, but advance sign-up is required. Spectators can sign up inside the US Equestrian booth located next to the Land Rover Ultimate Stable.
- John Deere giveaway: John Deere, located in the Sponsor Village, is hosting an enter-to-win giveaway. Complete an entry for a chance to win a T-Series Gator or Z335E mower.
- SmartPak cross-country course walk following dressage: SmartPak is celebrating 15 years of course walks and giving away several awesome prizes. The first 500 people to visit the SmartPak booth on Friday will receive a free gift. Visitors also can enter to win a Charles Owen MIPS helmet or a limited-edition YETI cooler.
- Catch the Kentucky Invitational $36,000 Welcome Speed Cup CSI3* in Rolex Stadium at 6:00 p.m. A ticket is not required, as the event is open seating.
Saturday, April 27
- Visit the Land Rover tailgate and catch the best view of the cross-country course.
- Athlete autograph signings at the Land Rover Ultimate Stable: meet Liz Halliday Sharp and Caroline Martin (immediately following cross-country). In addition, take photos with the miniature horses from the Peeps Foundation (time TBD).
- The Land Rover Off-Road Test for adults (21 years old and above) and the Land Rover Start Off-Road Teen Driving experience (for teens 14 years old above) will be open. All adults will be breathalyzed before participating as part of Land Rover protocol.
- John Deere giveaway: John Deere, located in the Sponsor Village, is hosting an enter-to-win giveaway. Complete an entry for a chance to win a T-Series Gator or Z335E mower.
- Attend the Kentucky CSI3* Invitational Grand Prix presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute: competition will start approximately one hour after the conclusion of cross-country. Tickets cost five dollars plus taxes and fees, with one dollar of each ticket sale going to the official LRK3DE charity, Bluegrass Land Conservancy.
- US Equestrian Demonstration Arena starting at 3:00 p.m.: check out the US Equestrian Demonstration Arena ring to view demonstrations from the American Vaulting Association, American Saddlebred Horse Association, and American Connemara Pony Society.
Sunday, April 28
- Athlete autograph signings at the Land Rover Ultimate Stable: meet Lynn Symansky (9:00 a.m.) and Phillip Dutton (approximately 9:30 a.m.). In addition, take photos with the miniature horses from the Peeps Foundation (11:00 a.m.).
- Champions Live! presented by the United States Eventing Association, United States Hunter Jumper Association, and United States Dressage Federation: open to anyone with a Sunday ticket to LRK3DE. This will be located inside the spectator-seating tent across from Rolex Stadium and will start shortly after the final horse inspection.
- The Land Rover Off-Road Test for adults (21 years old and above) and the Land Rover Start Off-Road Teen Driving experience (for teens 14 years old above) will be open. All adults will be breathalyzed before participating as part of Land Rover protocol.
- John Deere giveaway: John Deere, located in the Sponsor Village, is hosting an enter-to-win giveaway. Complete an entry for a chance to win a T-Series Gator or Z335E mower.