The board of directors of Equestrian Events, Inc., the non-profit organization that produces the annual Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, Kentucky International CSI5* and the USEA American Eventing Championships at the Kentucky Horse Park, has named Molly Day as the organization’s new executive director. She replaces Erin Woodall, who took the helm in September 2023. 

Day comes from the United Kingdom with nearly a decade of experience in business development, sales management and operational oversight, primarily in the sports and entertainment industry. She served as general manager of Haydock Park Racecourse, where she achieved notable commercial success and a top-10 ranking for customer experience across racecourses in Great Britain, as well as Carlisle Racecourse, where she significantly improved sales and operational performance. She has also played a role in delivering some of the U.K.’s most prestigious sporting events, including the Randox Grand National.

Day holds a bachelor’s degree in festival and events management from Edinburgh Napier University (Scottland) and is known for her expertise in sponsorship sales, team leadership, and stakeholder management.

“We are thrilled to welcome Molly as our new Executive Director,” said Prim Hudgins, president of the EEI board of directors. “As EEI continues to build and expand our world-class events, Molly’s expertise will be of incredible value and we are excited to have her on board to help move our organization forward.”