2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games News Archive

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    Meet the Horses of the United States World Equestrian Games Teams
    September 22, 2010 – A wide range of breeds will be represented within the eight WEG disciplines. Read more >>

    United States Dressage Team Finalized for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
    September 22, 2010 – Four team members and four substitutes will be in Lexington for the games. Read more >>

    United States Endurance Team Finalized for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
    September 22, 2010 – Team member Janice Worthington, age 70, is the oldest rider on any of the American teams. Read more >>

    U.S. Dressage Riders Show Team Spirit for the World Equestrian Games
    September 21, 2010 – The four U.S. team members are in Kentucky preparing for the start of WEG dressage competition on September 27. Read more >>

    Are You Ready for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games?
    September 18, 2010 – Whether you’ll be here in person or following the action from the comfort of your own home, we’ll help you make the most of the Games. Read more >>

    Competitors are in the Final Stages of Preparation for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
    September 15, 2010 – What are the U.S. teams doing in the final days before WEG? Read on to find out. Read more >>

    U.S. Eventing Team Named for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
    September 15, 2010 – Four team members, two individuals and four alternates are on the list following the American Eventing Championships. Read more >>

    American Eventing Championships Underway in Georgia
    September 10, 2010 – World Equestrian Games hopefuls will be competing in the Advanced division as eventing’s mandatory outing. Read more >>

    NRHA Announces Schedule for Reining Demos at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
    September 10, 2010 – Top riders and clinicians will give spectators a chance to get up close with reining horses. Read more >>

    Meet the Horses of the United States Para-Equestrian Team
    September 4, 2010 – Several of the team’s horses have been generously donated for use at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Read more >>

    Kentucky Horse Park Releases Modified Schedule around World Equestrian Games
    September 4, 2010 – Admission fees, hours and regulations will vary from August 30 through October 15. Read more >>

    Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Green Initiatives
    September 4, 2010 – Composting and recycling programs will reduce the trash output from this year’s event. Read more >>

    Tickets for Some Events at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Are Sold Out
    September 2, 2010 – With three weeks to go, most events are still available, but popular tickets are becoming scarce. Read more >>

    Update: USEF Names U.S. Reining Team for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
    September 1, 2010 – Four team members and six substitutes have been named to the team. Read more >>

    USEF Names Para-Equestrian Replacement for Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
    September 1, 2010 – Fifth-ranked Holly Bergay withdrew her horse from competition for veterinary reasons. Read more >>

    More Ways to Win Tickets for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
    August 24, 2010 – Alltech is sponsoring two new giveaways for WEG grounds pass tickets and WEG official merchandise. Read more >>

    World Equestrian Games Athletes Represent 21 Different States in Eight Different Sports
    August 20, 2010 – The nominated entries are in, and 101 American equestrians have made the cut. Here are the stats. Read more >>

    United States Endurance Team Named for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
    August 18, 2010 – All twelve competitors named to the Nominated Entry qualified with Arabians or part-Arabians. Read more >>

    United States Vaulting Team Short List Named for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
    August 18, 2010 – Californians dominate the Nominated Entries for men, women and team vaulting competition. Read more >>

    Win Tickets to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Opening Ceremonies in YouTube Contest
    August 17, 2010 – Create a 90-second WEG promotional video and upload it to Alltech’s YouTube channel for a chance to win tickets. Read more >>

    United States Dressage Nominated Entry Named for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
    August 13, 2010 – The short list was named after the Selection Trials at the USEF Festival of Champions. Read more >>

    U.S. Show Jumping Short List Named for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
    August 13, 2010 – Four team members and one alternate will be selected from the ten horse-and-rider combinations on the short list. Read more >>

    United States Dressage Team Long List Announced
    August 4, 2010 – The USEF has named 15 competitors for the World Equestrian Games selection trials that begin August 6. Read more >>

    Win Tickets to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games from Pennfield Feed
    July 29, 2010 – Pennfield will be giving away tickets each week to promote their new equine website. Read more >>

    Win Tickets to World Equestrian Games Events
    July 24, 2010 – Kentucky Equine Research will be giving away tickets every week through September 24, 2010. Read more >>

    USEF Names 15 Riders to Para-Equestrian Short List
    July 21, 2010 – Ten horse and rider combinations will be chosen for the final Definite Entry by September 30. Read more >>

    Ten Drivers Named to Nominated Entry for United States Driving Team
    July 20, 2010 – The team and individual drivers for the World Equestrian Games will be selected from this list of finalists. Read more >>

    Five Horse and Rider Teams Added to Short List for U.S. Eventing Team
    July 20, 2010 – The USEF will nominate 18 horse and rider teams by the August 16 deadline for Nominated Entry. Read more >>

    2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Trophies Unveiled
    July 16, 2010 – The team and individual trophies for each of the eight disciplines were custom engraved in the Czech Republic. Read more >>

    World Equestrian Games Mythbusters: Ticket Prices
    July 14, 2010 – What’s with the high ticket prices? WEG responds. Read more >>

    United States Reining Team Announced for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
    July 11, 2010 – The WEG veteran Shawn Flarida came out on top of the competition at Oklahoma’s Battle in the Saddle. Read more >>

    Para-Dressage Long List Announced for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
    June 29, 2010 – The WEG selection trials were held in conjunction with the USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championships. Read more >>

    100 Reasons to Come to Kentucky for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
    June 21, 2010 – Still on the fence about WEG? Here are 100 reasons to get your tickets for the world’s foremost equestrian event. Read more >>

    Lexington Celebrates 100 Days Until the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
    June 17, 2010 – Alltech is kicking off the final 100 days with a celebration in downtown Lexington, Ky. Read more >>

    Join the Para-Webathon June 8 at 7PM Eastern
    May 27, 2010 – The webathon will raise funds to help the United States Para-Equestrian Team to compete at the World Equestrian Games. Read more >>

    Experience Reining at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
    May 27, 2010 – Visitors to the Games will have the chance to take a test ride with the NRHA’s “Ride a Reiner.” Read more >>

    Activities for Kids Featured at 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
    May 25, 2010 – Children under 12 get in free to experience the Kids Zone in the Equine Village. Read more >>

    Sixty Countries Plan to send Teams to Compete at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
    May 13, 2010 – The logistical challenges of transporting competition horses overseas have not deterred international competitors. Read more >>

    Discount Grounds Passes for Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Available April 16
    April 13, 2010 – The general admissions tickets are a low-cost way to experience WEG festivities. Read more >>

    Intro to World Equestrian Games Disciplines
    April 1, 2010 – Eight different equestrian sports will be featured at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games this fall. Read more >>

    Pick Your Favorite World Equestrian Games Hopefuls in the USEF’s Pick 8 Contest
    March 4, 2010 – Select your favorite equestrian athletes in this online fantasy sports game. Read more >>

    Learn Everything You Need to Know about the World Equestrian Games
    February 18, 2010 – A new video from the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games invites fans of equestrian sport to become WEGsperts. Read more >>

    Top 10 Travel Tips for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
    February 12, 2010 – If you’re thinking about trekking to Kentucky this fall for the WEG, here are some tips to help you plan. Read more >>

    Equestrian Artwork Benefits The Race for Education
    February 9, 2010 – Prints of Andre Pater’s paintings depicting World Equestrian Games events will help raise funds for the scholarship organization. Read more >>

    UK sports helping to promote WEG
    January 25, 2010 – The University of Kentucky is providing medical services to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, but its greatest help to the Games might come from basketball. Read more >>

    Volunteer Positions Still Available for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
    January 7, 2010 – WEG volunteers receive free grounds admission to the Games as well as official clothing from Ariat. Read more >>

    Plans Announced for Opening Ceremonies for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
    December 11, 2009 – The Ceremonies will celebrate the world of horses with a focus on Kentucky culture. Read more >>

    World Equestrian Games Announces Equine Village Participants
    November 2, 2009 – The Equine Village will showcase many sides of the horse industry during the 2010 World Equestrian Games. Read more >>

    Slideshow: American Riders Dominate World Equestrian Games Endurance Test Event
    October 16, 2009 – Bad weather caused trouble for competitors, but U.S. riders came through with a medal sweep in the three-star. Read more >>

    The World Games 2010 Foundation Announces Competitors for Kentucky Cup Endurance
    October 7, 2009 – 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. Read more >>

    Slideshow: Chester Weber Wins 7th Consecutive National Four-in-Hand Championship
    October 6, 2009 – Champions were crowned at the World Equestrian Games Combined Driving test event. Read more >>

    Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games passes 100,000 tickets sold
    September 28, 2009 – More than 100,000 tickets have been sold for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games since Friday, bringing in more than one third of the event’s revenue goal for ticketing, according to spokeswoman Amy Walker. Read more >>

    Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Tickets on Sale Today
    September 25, 2009 – Lexington, Kentucky has been preparing for the World Equestrian Games for three years now, and the one-year countdown begins today. Read more >>

    Games in one year ready or not
    September 25, 2009 – Exactly one year from Friday, the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games will begin. For spectators, Friday means they can buy tickets and start making concrete plans. Read more >>

    Group with ties to Dubai to sponsor WEG endurance event
    September 18, 2009 – A racetrack development group in Dubai with ties to the Dubai royal family is now a major sponsor of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, officials announced Thursday. Read more >>

    World Equestrian Games Tickets Offered to AQHA Members Early
    September 17, 2009 – Beginning September 21, members of the American Quarter Horse Association will have two days to purchase a limited quantity of tickets to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Read more >>

    National Reining Horse Association Sponsors the 2010 WEG; Leads to Major Addition in Games Event Schedule
    September 16, 2009 – The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) and the World Games 2010 Foundation announced the NRHA’s sponsorship of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Read more >>

    Anticipation is Mounting… and We’re Blogging About It
    September 11, 2009 – The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games invites you to follow the road to 2010—the athletes, the planning, the insider information—on the Official 2010 Games blog. Read more >>

    Dates and Location Announced for USEF Show Jumping Selection Trials for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
    August 20, 2009 – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has announced the following dates and location for USEF Show Jumping Selection Trials for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Read more >>

    2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Announces Ticket Prices
    July 2, 2009 – Ticket prices and detailed competition schedules for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are now available as the world’s most prestigious equestrian competition prepares to visit the Kentucky Horse Park. Read more >>

    Cincinnati/N. Ky. airport to park horses for equestrian event
    June 22, 2009 – In 2010, hundreds of international travelers will be parking their horses at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. Read more >>

    2010 International Equestrian FestivalTM to Be Held During the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
    May 5, 2009 – As thousands of visitors travel to Lexington, Ky., to watch the world’s premier equestrians compete for top honors at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, there is another reason to explore the city in the heart of the bluegrass. Read more >>

    Kentucky Horse Park officially opens new outdoor stadium
    April 22, 2009 – The new Outdoor Stadium at the Kentucky Horse Park officially opened on Wednesday afternoon, April 22. John Nicholson, Executive Director of the park, along with special guests Governor and Mrs. Steven L. Beshear, welcomed a crowd of government officials, business leaders, equestrian and tourism industry representatives, and the public. Read more >>

    2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Web Site Has New Home
    March 4, 2009 – The The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Web site has a new home at www.alltechfeigames.com. Read more >>

    2010 Games to Host Forum on Games and the Economy
    February 13, 2009 – The World Games 2010 Foundation is partnering with the Lexington Public Library and Business Lexington to host the second community forum for the 2010 Games. Read more >>

    Horse Park will host WEG warmup
    February 6, 2009 – The Kentucky Horse Park will get a multi-discipline test this summer in advance of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. The U.S. Equestrian Federation has received preliminary approval to hold the 2009 North American Junior/Young Rider Championships in Lexington the week of July 22-29. Read more >>

    Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital to Provide Services for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Test Events
    February 4, 2009 – Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital will provide veterinary services for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games test events, as announced today by the World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc. Read more >>

    Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Launches New Website
    January 24, 2009 – The 2010 WEG site has a new look for the new year, with new interactive features. Read more >>

    Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Forms Partnership with UK
    January 22, 2009 – The World Games 2010 Foundation today announced a partnership with the University of Kentucky and UK HealthCare for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.  Read more >>

    Alltech distilling new bourbon for Equestrian Games
    January 7, 2009 – Alltech Inc.’s Lexington Brewing and Distilling Co. has begun distilling a new bourbon for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in 2010.  Read more >>

    World Games 2010 Foundation Names New Chief Executive Officer
    January 6, 2009 – The World Games 2010 Foundation today announced that it has selected Jamie Link as the new Chief Executive Officer of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.  Read more >>

    Piroplasmosis Protocol Developed for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
    December 12, 2008 – After years of research and planning, a much awaited plan that allows piroplasmosis positive horses to compete in the Alltech 2010 World Equestrian Games (WEG) was announced at November’s FEI General Assembly.  Read more >>

    Official WEG Painting Unveiled
    December 2, 2008 – The official commemorative painting of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games was unveiled Tuesday at the Kentucky Horse Park.  Read more >>

     Human remains unearthed at horse park
    November 26, 2008 – A deputy coroner says human bones found at the construction site for the new stadium at the Kentucky Horse Park were from a grave in an unmarked family cemetery.  Read more >>

     Trade Show Company, Manager Selected for 2010 Games
    October 23, 2008 – The World Games 2010 Foundation today announced HorsePower, Inc. as the trade show management firm of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.  Read more >>

    Test Events Scheduled For Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
    October 22, 2008 – The World Games 2010 Foundation today announced it will hold a series of test competitions to prepare for the world championships coming to the Kentucky Horse Park in 2010 at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.  Read more >>

    Tickets on Sale One Year From Today
    September 24, 2008 – 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.
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    Competition Schedule Set
    September 22, 2008 – Sixteen days of eight world championships are officially scheduled for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. The competition schedule was released today by the World Games 2010 Foundation. Read more >>

    Tentative Park Layout, Venue Renderings Released for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
    July 24, 2008 – The World Games 2010 Foundation and the Kentucky Horse Park today released the first renderings of the Kentucky Horse Park venue plans for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, as well as the artistic renderings of a permanent indoor arena and outdoor stadium. Read more >>

    Show Jumping Course Designers Selected for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
    June 12, 2008 – The World Games 2010 Foundation announced that Conrad Homfeld and Richard Jeffery have been selected as course designers for show jumping at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG).  Read more >>

    NBC Gives World Equestrian Games 6 Hours
    May 2, 2008 – The Peacock Network plans to make the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games must-see TV in 2010. Read more >>

    Looking to the Super Bowl for Inspiration
    March 7, 2008 – The 2010 World Equestrian Games operations staff eye football’s biggest event.  Read more >>

    World Equestrian Games Gain Exposure From Highway Signs Across Kentucky
    February 5, 2007 – Millions of Kentucky drivers are discovering the home of the 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games.  Read more >>

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