Here are some images that I shot from the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, at the Kentucky Horse Park this past Sunday, for the Louisville Courier-Journal.

Britain’s William Fox-Pitt dominated the competition once again. I’d like to act all smug, like I know a lot about the sport of Eventing, but I really don’t. As a photojournalist I have to write my own cutlines, so a name like William Fox-Pitt tends to stand out in the brain over time. Besides competing in Rolex Kentucky each year, he’s also a big contender in the World Equestrian Games and the Olympics.

The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event is the only annual four-star Eventing competition in the Western Hemisphere. As pomp and circumstanced as the competition may be, there was one moment of embarrassment Sunday after Fox-Pitt won. The sound booth upstairs seemed to have misplaced Great Britain’s National Anthem. Then for some reason they played half of the German National Anthem, only for the Three-Day champion to politely give it a thumbs down. In my opinion they should have compromised and played My Old Kentucky Home one more time. William Fox-Pitt has competed in Kentucky enough…I’m sure he knows the words. Heck, even his horse, Parklane Hawk, was a thoroughbred, which is a little unusual for Eventing. I’m sure as a thoroughbred, he knew the words.

William Fox-Pitt of Great Britain wins his second consecutive Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, while riding Parklane Hawk.

William Fox-Pitt of Great Britain wins his second consecutive Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, while riding Parklane Hawk.

William Fox-Pitt of Great Britain celebrates after winning his second consecutive Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event.

Boyd Martin of the United States jumps the final fence on Remington XXV, during the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.

Mary Dutton, daughter of rider Phillip Dutton, back, takes a few photos during the stadium portion of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.

Emily Beshear, daughter-in-law of Gov. Steve Beshear, jumps the final fence with Here’s To You, during the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.

Austria’s Andrew Hoy jumps a fence with Rutehrglen, during the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.

Riders Jessica Hampf, with her boyfriend Doug Payne, look at video after their rides.

Karen O’Connor of the United States, celebrates after her final ride of the 2012 competition.

Boyd Martin of the United States jumps a fence with Otis Barbotiere.

The United States’ Allison Springer finished second in the Rolex, and won a Land Rover.

A large crowd watches the stadium jumping portion of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.

Kate Hicks smiles after jumping the final fence with Belmont.