It’s that time of year when we all want to know how to watch the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event. The event takes place 24-27 April and hosts the flagship CCI5*, as well as a CCI4*-S class.
Wherever you are in the world, you’ll want to be glued to all the action, so follow the links below to tune into this feast of top-class eventing…
The ClipMyHorse.TV streaming service will be showing all of the Kentucky action for a fee in the UK. If you’re abroad, and trying to watch ClipMyHorse.TV like you normally would back in the UK, then you can use a VPN. Check out NordVPN, where you can get 70% off, plus a 30-day money back guarantee, and follow the instructions below.
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It is free to watch the CCI5*, CCI4*-S and CSI5* showjumping at Kentucky by creating a fan account on the US Equestrian Federation website and so gaining access to the USEF Network. Visit usef.org/fan, sign up for a free fan account and you are set to enjoy all the action.
The event will be also shown on ClipMyHorse.TV, with channels for English and German commentary, if you prefer to watch there. An annual premium subscription costs £129.99.
All phases of the CCI5* will also be shown live on ESPN3. In addition, the CSI5* will be on on ESPNews on Saturday, 3 May, 10am-noon (Eastern Time) and the three-day event will be on ESPN2 on Sunday, 4 May, 9-11am.
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- Horse & Hound eventing editor Pippa Roome will be in Kentucky and will be creating extensive online coverage, in addition to what will be included in the magazine report.
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- Our magazine report from Kentucky will run in the 1 May issue.
How to watch Kentucky Three-Day Event from anywhere
Not in the UK right now? You don’t have to miss out on any of the action from Kentucky.
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) will alter your device’s IP address to make it appear to be in a different country, allowing you to access your usual streaming services from anywhere in the world. It’s great for watching racing on the move, and it’s also handy even if you’re watching at home. VPNs are designed with internet security in mind, creating encrypted connections that keep your data safe from third parties and improve streaming speeds by preventing bandwidth ‘throttling’ from your internet service provider.
There are many VPN providers out there, with some more reliable and safe than others. We’d suggest using a paid-for service such as NordVPN, which is the best VPN in the world according to our colleagues at TechRadar.
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How to use a VPN
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Download and install the VPN of your choice. NordVPN is the one we recommend.
2. Open up the VPN app and choose the location of the service you wish to access – UK for ClipMyHorse.TV.
3. Then head over to your streaming service on your device and enjoy the live stream.
Kentucky Three-Day Event TV times – timetable
Wednesday 23 April
2pm Defender CCI5* first horse inspection (7pm in Britain)
Thursday 24 April
8am-12.15pm Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S dressage (1-5.15pm in Britain)
1.20-4.10pm CCI5* dressage (6.20-9.10pm in Britain)
Friday 25 April
8am-12.10pm CCI4*-S dressage (1-5.10pm in Britain)
1-3.50pm CCI5* dressage (5-8.50pm in Britain)
Saturday 26 April
9-11.45am CCI4*-S cross-country (2-4.45pm in Britain)
1.30-4.30pm CCI5* cross-country (5.30-9.30pm in Britain)
Sunday 27 April
7.30am CCI4*-S and CCI5* horse inspection (12.30pm in Britain)
10.45am-12.45pm CCI4*-S showjumping (3.45-5.45pm in Britain)
2.15-4pm CCI5* showjumping, followed by prize-giving (7.15-9pm in Britain)
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