The World Games 2010 Foundation announced Blue Grass Airport as the official airport of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. “Blue Grass Airport will be the gateway for thousands of visitors to experience the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in 2010,” said Michael Gobb, Executive Director. “From almost any destination in the world, passengers can fly into Lexington, KY, with just one stop. We are excited to provide visitors, media and athletes with their first impression of the region....

Sixteen days of eight world championships are officially scheduled for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. The competition schedule was released on September 22 by the World Games 2010 Foundation. A detailed competition schedule is now available online. "This schedule is certain to provide an exciting variety of top sport on each of the 16 days of the Games," said Competition Director Kate Jackson. "Spectators will find events of interest every day and will be entertained by the beauty...

Tickets for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games will go on sale one year from today, on September 25, 2009. The announcement of ticket sales comes at the “Halfway There” Celebration with two years to go until the Games. “We are excited to announce the much-anticipated on-sale date for tickets to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games,” said Ruth Mason, Director of Ticketing. “With a high demand for tickets, we have created a ticket program that will be accessible and affordable for...

Do you have questions about the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games? Here’s your chance to get answers. The World Games 2010 Foundation is partnering with the Lexington Public Library and Business Lexington to host its first community forum for the 2010 Games. The first forum will take place on September 23, from 12:30-1 p.m. at the Central Library Theater, 140 East Main Street in downtown Lexington. Business Lexington editor Tom Martin will moderate a brief on-stage interview with 2010...

The World Games 2010 Foundation announced that Kathleen Spears has been selected as Director of Finance for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Spears brings to the Foundation her experience in public and industry accounting, with an emphasis in equine industry accounting and finance. "We are very pleased to have Kathleen on board with our team," said Walter Herd, Chief Administrative Officer for the World Games 2010 Foundation. "Her experience and knowledge in this industry makes her a...

The World Games 2010 Foundation announced that Kim Bennett has been selected as Director of Hospitality Programs for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. As Director of Hospitality Programs, Bennett will oversee the planning, design, sales and execution of the 2010 Games VIP hospitality program. Bennett will also have shared responsibilities in other areas of hospitality management surrounding the Games, including working with catering companies and specialty functions that may be developed...

A specialty Kentucky license plate may soon be available in celebration of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. In order for these plates to be produced, at least 900 applications and deposits must be submitted to the World Games 2010 Foundation. If 900 applications are not received by September 30, 2008, all applications and fees will be returned. Kentucky residents interested in purchasing the official license plate of the 2010 Games for $44 should visit www.feigames2010.org to print...

The World Games 2010 Foundation announced that Matt Reiter has been selected as marketing coordinator for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. A native of Sandusky, OH, Reiter is a recent graduate of the University of Kentucky, where he earned a BA in Business Administration with an emphasis in marketing. Reiter has held internships at the World Games 2010 Foundation in marketing and sales, at the University of Kentucky Athletics in media relations, at the Cincinnati Reds in marketing...

The World Games 2010 Foundation announced that Premier Equestrian, LLC, will provide equipment for the dressage and driving competition venues as an official vendor of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. “The World Games 2010 Foundation first viewed our new Brentina Dressage Arena at Devon,” said Premier Equestrian President Heidi Zorn. “The aesthetics and the safety features of the Brentina Arena are perfect for the world-class competition at the World Equestrian Games. We couldn’t be...

The World Games 2010 Foundation announced an official community partnership with United Way of the Bluegrass for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. As an official community partner, United Way of the Bluegrass will showcase Central Kentucky’s sense of community to thousands of visitors attending the 2010 Games by incorporating the wide scope of services into the Games’ needs, particularly in volunteer coordination and visitor needs. “United Way’s international recognition and broad...