THE Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event has been cancelled for 2021 due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

The first five-star horse trials of the year was due to take place in Kentucky Horse Park from April 22nd to 25th. Organisers are looking at possibly holding a new CCI4*-S, which is likely to attract many of the same horses, and the three-star Invitational Grand Prix behind closed doors. Running the five-star event behind closed doors is not an option financially.

“We have been working with US Equestrian, the Kentucky Horse Park, and state and local Government on several different scenarios for April,” said Mike Cooper, president of organisers Equestrian Events, Inc. (EEI).

“With so many uncertainties still remaining regarding the Covid-19 pandemic, it is premature for US Equestrian to remove its restrictions on spectators. Given the importance of the health and well-being of our spectators and competitors, we feel the only option at this time is to cancel the five-star event and hopefully proceed with other events that our fans can enjoy via livestream and other outlets.”