At the 2026 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, the Horse Illustrated team was thrilled to celebrate 50 years of our magazine with some of our most valued partners. Join us as we celebrate our friends — who also happen to be some of your favorite equine brands — and five decades of providing horse lovers with quality equine content.
CareCredit
Horse Illustrated is grateful for the support of CareCredit, and we especially enjoyed celebrating with them at this event, as CareCredit was the sponsor of our 2026 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event coverage.
The CareCredit credit card is a friendly, flexible way to pay over time for veterinary care for your horse, dog, cat and other animals in your family. It’s your card for a Lifetime of Care. Subject to credit approval.
Learn more at carecredit.com/3day.
Fairfax & Favor
Fairfax & Favor is a partner we are excited to see each year at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event. We had a wonderful time toasting to Horse Illustrated‘s 50th anniversary with their team!
Fairfax & Favor is Rural Vogue, a modern British luxury brand born in the Norfolk countryside. Since 2013, they’ve created timeless, stylish, and versatile pieces that blend elegance with everyday practicality. Founded by childhood friends Marcus Fairfax Fountaine and Felix Favor Parker, Fairfax & Favor embodies refined rural living through exceptional craftsmanship and enduring design.
Learn more at fairfaxandfavor.com/en-us.
Mare Modern Goods
You can’t miss Mare Modern Goods’ booth at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event Trade Fair — or any trade fair for that matter — with its colorful designs. Mare Modern Goods is a brand that both Horse Illustrated and Young Rider magazines are grateful to partner with, and owner Mary Campbell is always a welcome, smiling face.
Mare Modern Goods is a destination for modern equestrian design and gifts for horse lovers. Their products feature original artwork and patterns with bold, bright colors and are inspired by horses and riders in the equestrian community.
Learn more at maregoods.com.
Sentinel Horse Feed
A partnership between Sentinel Horse Feed and Horse Illustrated just makes sense. At the magazine for horse lovers who are involved in the hands-on care for their horses, partnering with Sentinel is the perfect alignment.
A KENT Nutrition product, Sentinel Horse Feed is purposefully formulated nutrition that addresses your horse’s specific needs. Feeding your horse Sentinel supports his digestive health, immune system, and whole body wellness.
Learn more at kentfeeds.com.
United States Eventing Association
The Horse Illustrated family of brands is thrilled to be a USEA media partner. We’re excited to help contribute to youth development in the horse industry, which is something the USEA has prioritized. And toasting to our partnership at the biggest eventing weekend in the United States was the perfect time to celebrate.
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization committed to providing eventing enthusiasts with a competitive level suited to their individual skills. By assisting and educating competitors, event organizers, and officials; maintaining responsible safety standards; and registering qualified competitions and clinics, the USEA offers strong and continuous training opportunities for an ever-expanding field of world-class competitors. Just as importantly, the USEA provides a means for all riders, regardless of age or ability, to experience the thrill of eventing.
Learn more at useventing.com.
