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Defender/USEF CCI5*-L Eventing National Championship

Presented by MARS Equestrian

April 23-26, 2026 | Defender Kentucky 3 Day Event | Lexington, KY

 

2026 Results:
PC: Avery Wallace / US Equestrian

Will Coleman and Diabolo owned by the Diabolo Group 
2026's Champions and recipients of the US Equestrian's Roger Haller Perpetual Trophy, the USET Foundation Pinnacle Cup, and the Kentucky Three Day Event Trophy. 

2026 Results – Five Star National Championship:  

  1. Will Coleman and Diabolo, owned by the Diabolo Group and cared for by Erin Jarboe 

    • Winner of US Equestrian’s Roger Haller Perpetual Trophy and the USET Foundation Pinnacle Cup and the Kentucky Three Day Event Trophy 

  2. Caroline Pamukcu and HSH Blake, owned by Mollie Hoff, Sherrie Martin, Caroline and Deniz Pamukcu and cared for by Chloe Teahan 

  3. Boyd Martin and Commando 3, owned by Yankee Creek Ranch and cared for by Stephanie Simpson and Aurora  Vincenot 

  1. Phillip Dutton and Possante, owned by The Possante Group and cared for by Emma Yanek 

  1. Emily Hamel and Corvett, owned by Black Flag Option, LLC and cared for by Jeanna Epping 

  1. Boyd Martin and Cooley Nutcracker, owned by Liz’s Nutcrackers and cared for by Stephanie Simpson 

  1. Jennie Brannigan and FE Lifestyle, owned by Tim and Nina Gardner and cared for by Isabel Turner 

  1. Caroline Pamukcu and HSH Tolan King, owned by Tolan King Partnership and cared for by Chloe Teahan and Shelby Davis 

  1. Shannon Lilley and Eindhoven Garette, owned by Shannon and Alex Lilley and cared for by Hannah Pizzie 

  1. Alexander Conrad and Malibu Preacher, owned by athlete and cared for by Antonia Rodriguez 

    • Winner of the Highest-Place Sole Owner/Rider  

  2. Braden Speck and BSF Liam, owned by Braden and Sally Speck and cared for by Gabby Nguyen 

    • Winner of the Highest-Placed Youngest Rider 

  3. Savannah Fulton and Cash Point, owned by Nelson Warnell and cared for by Grace Fulton 

  4. Gabby Dickerson and Traditionally Fernhill, owned by Roland Millican and cared for by Cady Clucas 

Full Results   

Past Winners & Results:

2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

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