Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event
“When you come to a four-star competition like this, you never really know what will happen,” said Fox-Pitt after finally gaining his first Kentucky win. “It’s great for me to finally win here and I know that Cool Mountain has come out of this a better horse. Hopefully he’ll step up to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games back here in the fall.” Placing second for an incredible eighth time was Phillip Dutton, a two-time Olympic team gold medalist for his native Australia, who now rides for the U.S. Dutton’s second-place finish on Woodburn was enough to earn him the Rolex U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) Four Star Championship for the third time in the four years since he’s been a U.S. citizen. "Woodburn is a great horse and hopefully he’ll win one of these days,” said Dutton who won the event with Connaught in 2008. “Maybe that win will come here in the fall!”
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In addition to its featured competition, Rolex Kentucky presents a number of entertaining exhibitions and demonstrations. The United States Pony Clubs’ Prince Philip Cup is contested by youngsters from around the country who have to qualify to get there. First place was awarded to the “Gummi Bears”, a team of junior riders from the Louisville area representing the Covered Bridge Pony Club. That competition is complemented by a “Celebrity Round” where former Pony Clubbers, including past Rolex Kentucky champions, Olympic and World Championship medalists, entertain the crowds in the youth-oriented Pony Club games. Those who prefer driving to riding had their chance to get behind the wheel of a new Land Rover and tackle an imposing off-road course. The long lines proved the popularity of the attraction and everyone’s success on the course proved the ability of the Land Rover.
