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World Games 2010 Foundation Selects Official Veterinary Coordinator

by gaillardm | 4/3/2007 12:57:04 PM

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc. today announced it has selected Dr. A. Kent Allen as the official Veterinary Coordinator of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010. “Dr. Allen will be a tremendous asset to the 2010 Games,” stated Jack Kelly, CEO of the World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc. “This event is all about the more than 900 horses that will be competing here in 2010. We want to ensure the best medical care in the world for them and Dr. Allen’s expertise will help...

Jim Host to Step Down from Chairmanship World Games 2010 Foundation; Interim Chair Named

by gaillardm | 4/3/2007 9:26:29 AM

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc. (Foundation), the organization responsible for planning and conducting the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, today announced the resignation of its board chairman, Jim Host. Ms. Tandy Patrick has been named the interim chair. “The possibility of not serving through the full Games preparation period has always been my intention,” stated Jim Host, who has served as chairman of the board since its inception in December, 2005. “I retired...

2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Adds CFO

by gaillardm | 12/15/2006 12:08:00 PM

For immediate release December 14, 2006 Lexington, Ky. — The World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc. has added Marty Mathews as its Chief Financial Officer for the Foundation’s signature event, the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games - to be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in the fall of 2010. Mathews’ primary roles with the 2010 Games will be handling all financial and accounting duties as well as developing and managing the overall Games ticket program. Mathews has extensive experience both within...

Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010 Selects DigiKnow as Interactive Agency

by By Ellen Gregory | 9/28/2006 4:11:36 PM

DigiKnow, Inc., has been selected as the Interactive Agency of Record for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010, which will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. "We needed to find a firm with experience—communicating our event internationally, selling merchandise online and creating and making available a worldwide online ticket program," said Jack Kelly, CEO of the World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc. “DigiKnow has all of those skills.” DigiKnow is an online sports...

Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010 Becomes Official Name

by Sarah Evers | 8/18/2006 9:29:54 AM

From the International Equestrian Federation In an effort to adapt to the reality of the modern sporting scene, the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) had taken the decision to change the name of the FEI World Equestrian Games to FEI Games™ in view of the event’s next edition in 2010. The objectives behind the new brand were to clarify the ownership of the competition and to enhance its marketability by creating a clear and strong identification. A passionate reaction from the whole of...

FEI World Equestrian Games Reining Selection Trials Coming to the Kentucky Horse Park

by By Sparky Frost | 5/25/2006 11:00:00 AM

The 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) selection trials for the U.S. reining team will be held during the Clayton Woosley Hall of Fame Reining and Brownwood Farm Derby, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, June 22-25. The Adequan/USEF Open Reining Championship on June 24 will serve as the selection trial for the WEG which will be held August 20-September 3 in Aachen, Germany. Immediately following the Adequan/USEF Open Reining Championship, a press conference will be held to recognize...

Farnam Promotion Benefits U.S. Team at FEI World Equestrian Games; Win a Free Trip to the FEI Games

by By Carrie R. Foote | 5/4/2006 9:37:00 AM

Who would have thought that the pursuit of controlling that nasty fly problem in your horse’s stable could send you on a trip to Aachen, Germany? Better yet, that you would be doing your part to help the U.S. Team gain the Gold at the FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG)? Farnam Companies, Inc., has committed to donating a portion of the proceeds from the sale of its popular fly control products in a unique partnership with the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) to help send the U.S. team...

Mimi Gochman Selected to Represent United States at FEI Youth Equestrian Games 2022 in Aachen, Germany

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 6/9/2022 2:15:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the selection of Mimi Gochman (New York, N.Y.) as the U.S. representative for the FEI Youth Equestrian Games 2022. The FEI Youth Equestrian Games 2022 will be held in Aachen, Germany, during the prestigious CHIO Aachen World Equestrian Festival from June 24-July 3, 2022. Athletes from 30 nations across six continents will compete on borrowed horses in team and individual competitions. Gochman will compete on the North American Team...

NEWSFLASH: U.S. Dressage Team Earns Silver Medal in Team Competition at Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/27/2021 10:14:00 AM

Tokyo, Japan - The U.S. Dressage Olympic Team has earned a Silver Medal in Team Competition at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 . Full release to follow.

Beezie Madden and Breitling LS Win Jumping Individual Bronze Medal at Lima 2019 Pan American Games

by US Equestrian Communications Department/Jump Media | 8/9/2019 7:59:00 PM

Lima, Peru – Adding another bronze medal to the tally for the United States of America at the Lima 2019 Pan American Games on Friday, August 9, was two-time Olympic team gold medalist Beezie Madden riding Breitling LS. Held in Lima, Peru, the final day of jumping at the Pan American Games featured the individual final held over two rounds, and Madden won an exciting four-way jump-off for the bronze medal. With Eve Jobs and Lucy Deslauriers also contesting the individual final, the U.S....