The optimum time of 11 minutes and 15 seconds was set for competitors to jump around the cross-country course today and Lauren Kieffer, riding Landmark’s Monte Carlo, owned by Jacqueline Mars, finishing in 11 minutes 22 seconds to win the 24-month lease. The final result came down to a three-way tie between Kieffer, Lynn Symansky riding Donner and Holly Payne Caravella riding Never Outfoxed, who all finished seven seconds above the time. Kieffer won having the best dressage score.
Lauren Kieffer said:
“I said to my friends last night that I really just wanted to win the Land Rover, I am ecstatic! My horse, Landmark’s Monte Carlo, rode perfectly today and I couldn’t be happier.”
Kim McCullough, Vice President of Marketing, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC said:
“In true Rolex Kentucky form, the course tested the horses and riders looking to impress the U.S. Eventing Team selectors for this year’s Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Huge congratulations to Lauren Kieffer and Landmark’s Monte Carlo who thrilled the 34,552 spectators with their clear round. Lauren Kieffer could not wait to test her Discovery Sport on the off-road test drive course!”
Introduced for the 2015 model year, the Discovery Sport features a bold and progressive design, which defines the new Discovery family of vehicles. Offering seven-passenger seating in an optional “5+2” configuration, the 2016 Discovery Sport brings added versatility to the compact premium SUV market.
Delivering a refined combination of performance, efficiency and capability, the 2016 Discovery Sport features a 2.0L turbocharged engine producing 240hp and 251 lb-ft of torque, which routes power to standard all-wheel drive through a nine-speed automatic transmission.
In addition to presenting the vehicle lease, the fifth annual “Land Rover Tailgate Challenge” also took place today awarding the most creative, best-decorated and best-catered Land Rover tailgate party. The Five Time Grammy Nominee, Hunter Hayes, who was performing in the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park following the Cross-Country, was on hand to judge the award and present the 2016 Tailgate winners, the Lunsford family, who took top prize for their tailgate display.
