The cross-country times for the 2026 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event have been released, with the CCI5* competition starting at 1:30 pm local time (6:30 pm British time) on Saturday, April 25. Caroline Pamukcu will both open and close the event, riding HSH Tolan King first and finishing on HSH Blake. British riders include David Doel, Tom Jackson, Harry Meade, and Tom McEwen, with their respective start times staggered throughout the afternoon. Other notable international competitors such as Tim Price (NZL), Will Coleman (GBR), and Phillip Dutton (USA) are also scheduled to compete.

In addition to the five-star event, three British pairs will compete in the CCI4*-S category, supported by the Rising Lions initiative, with their cross-country rounds scheduled for the morning. The article provides a full list of start times and highlights the global nature of the competition, which attracts top riders from around the world.