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Journey To The Games Benefit Concert for the U.S. Para-Equestrian Team

by PhelpsMedia Group | 7/15/2010 10:15:00 AM

WHAT: Concert to benefit the United States Para-Equestrian Team as they make their way to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™. WHEN: July 24, 2010, after the Freestyle competition WHERE: Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, IL COST: $25 donation includes cocktails and light fare CONTACT: For more information, contact Kristi Wysocki at (303) 324-3143, [email protected], or Hope Hand at (610) 368-1416, [email protected]. About the United States Para-Equestrian Association: The USPEA...

USEF Names 10 Drivers to Nominated Entry for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

by Joanie Morris | 7/13/2010 11:43:00 AM

Mike McLennan is One of Ten (Pics of You) Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation has named the following drivers to the Nominated Entry for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. From this group the Definite Entry (Team and Individuals) will be named to represent the United States in the Four-in-Hand Driving Championships. The 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games run from September 25-October 10, 2010 in Lexington, Kentucky. Name/Age/Hometown Jim Fairclough/51/Newtown,...

Tickets for Finals Rounds Going Fast for Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

by By Kristin Bednarski | 6/4/2010 11:12:00 AM

Tickets to the eight world championships of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are selling quickly, with many sessions, particularly finals sessions, approaching sell-outs. Finals rounds are in highest demand across all sports, as these sessions determine the world champions. The Dressage Individual Freestyle and the Reining Individual Finals could be the first to reach full capacity. Less than 1,000 Level A tickets are available for the Dressage Freestyle on October 1 in the outdoor...

2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Spectators Can Experience All Kentucky Has to Offer

by By Amy Walker | 4/14/2010 2:56:00 PM

This fall, visitors from around the world will get a chance to experience all the sights, sounds and tastes that Kentucky has to offer during the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, without ever leaving the Kentucky Horse Park. “Our goal is to immerse visitors in all that is Kentucky so that before they return home, or the next time they travel, they won’t be able to resist seeing the real thing,” said Mike Cooper, Kentucky’s Commissioner of Travel and Tourism. While the primary focus of the...

Morgans Make Bid for U.S. Team for Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

by By Christina Koliander | 4/8/2010 1:46:00 PM

Photo by Pics of You (The team of Morgans driven by David Saunders in hopes of qualifying for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.) A four-in-hand team of black Morgan geldings owned by Alan and Maureen Aulson are one step closer to their bid of making a team to represent the United States at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG), a first in the Morgan breed. The combined driving four-in-hand team of Nordby Coalie's Duke, Nordby Coalie's Coal Dust, and the full brothers Nordby...

Reining Horses Sought for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

by Brad Ettleman, HorsePower, Inc | 3/19/2010 10:53:00 AM

Own A WEG Horse (Rick Osteen) Lexington, KY - Do you have a world-class Reining horse in your barn looking for a rider on which to represent their country? Scores of athletes from around the world will be coming to the US this fall to compete in the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games – one of the most prestigious equestrian events in the world. Many of these international competitors will be seeking quality horses to lease for the duration of the competition. Horses must be actively competitive...

Sapphire/McLain Ward Named to Show Jumping Long List for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

by From the USEF Show Jumping Department | 2/22/2010 5:06:00 PM

McLain Ward and Sapphire at the Rolex/FEI World Cup Final (Shannon Brinkman/USEF) Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Ad Hoc Committee on Selection has approved naming the horse/rider combination of Sapphire/McLain Ward to the Show Jumping Long List for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Lexington, KY, September 25 – October 10, 2010. Per the USEF Selection Procedure for the Show Jumping Team, the Selectors have the discretion to recommend up to six...

Education for Veterinarians and Horse Owners Part of the World Games Experience

by By Robin Murray | 11/19/2009 11:43:00 AM

Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital’s role as the Official Veterinary Partner of the Games will not be limited to providing veterinary support during the competition but will also include hosting educational forums for veterinarians and horse owners. Rood & Riddle, Alltech and the American Association of Equine Practitioners, have joined forces to sponsor a sport horse symposium for veterinarians and another for horse owners, to be held in conjunction with the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games,...

The World Games 2010 Foundation Announces Competitors for Kentucky Cup Endurance, Official Test Event for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

by By Amy Walker | 10/8/2009 2:09:00 PM

On October 14, riders from more than 20 countries will compete in the Kentucky Cup Endurance race, sponsored by Emirates Equestrian Federation, and the official endurance test event for the 2010 Alltech World Equestrian Games. Athletes from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Israel, Romania, Spain and many other countries are expected to compete in or observe Kentucky Cup Endurance in preparation for next year's Endurance World Championship at the 2010 Games. The team from the United Arab Emirates will...

World Games 2010 Foundation Announces Competitors for Kentucky Cup Driving Test Event

by By Amy Walker | 10/1/2009 12:01:00 PM

The largest gathering of FEI Four-in-Hand drivers ever in the Americas will go head-to-head October 1-4 at the Kentucky Horse Park for Kentucky Cup Driving, the third official test event for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. The CAI-A competition will be held in conjunction with the annual Lexington Combined Driving Classic (also the 2009 USEF National Driving Championships), and will feature drivers from Australia, Canada, and the United States. Several drivers competing in the test...