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| 1/29/2009 |
| COMPETITION SCHEDULE REVISED FOR 2010 GAMES |
| - FEI |
| New Schedule Shifts Reining, Vaulting Competitions |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The new schedule moves the Reining competition to September 25-30, and shifts the Vaulting competition to October 1-10. No other discipline schedules were altered. As an added benefit, NBC Sports will extend its coverage of the 2010 Games on September 26th, adding an extra 30 minutes of Games programming. The broadcast, tentatively scheduled for noon-1:30 p.m., will feature the opening ceremonies, and highlights from the Reining and Endurance competitions. "We are very confident that this is strong schedule, providing a variety of top sport on each day of the Games," said Competition Director Kate Jackson. view the updated competition schedule The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are the world championships of eight equestrian disciplines recognized by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), and are held every four years. The Games have never before been held outside of Europe; nor have all eight disciplines competed at a single site—both firsts that will be achieved at the Kentucky Horse Park. The Games will be broadcast on NBC Sports, which has marked the largest commitment to network coverage of equestrian sport in U.S. television history. The 2010 Games are expected to have a statewide economic impact of $150 million, and other current sponsors include Alltech, Rolex, John Deere, Ariat International, Inc. and Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital. For more information on the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, please visit www.feigames2010.org. |
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| 8/28/2009 | Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games | |
| 2010 Games August E-Newsletter - Rave Reviews for 2010 Games First Two Test Events | |
| The first two test events in preparation for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games kicked off with spirited competition and rave reviews for the Kentucky Horse Park’s new indoor arena. | |
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| 8/13/2009 | | |
| 2010 Games Ticket Information | |
| After years of planning, we are now in the final stretch to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. The world’s most prestigious equestrian competition is coming to Kentucky in 2010—providing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for your readers to see the best athletes in the world. | |
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| 7/23/2009 | | |
| 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Announces AQHA as the Official Reining Breed Sponsor | |
| The American Quarter Horse Journal, July 23, 2009 - The World Games 2010 Foundation Inc. today announced the American Quarter Horse Association as the Official Reining Breed Sponsor. Reining will be one of eight world championships contested at the Games, which will be held at Lexington’s Kentucky Horse Park on September 25-October 10, 2010. | |
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| 4/17/2009 | | |
| Excitement back in Rolex FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final | |
| The excitement is back in the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final. American favorite Steffen Peters did the incredible as his 11 year old gelding Ravel offered everything almost effortlessly. No weak points and no mistakes could be seen. His score of 77,915% was a personal best and while the audience went completely wild after the test, Ravel seemed to be unaffected by the applause and cheering and simply walked on a long rein. | |
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| 4/17/2009 | | |
| Meredith Michaels Beerbaum strikes first blow in Las Vegas | |
| Defending title holder Meredith Michaels Beerbaum struck the first blow Thursday night in the first competition of the Rolex FEI World Cup™ final in Las Vegas. Winning the opening battle, the 39 year old rider from Thedinghausen, Germany, proved that she was the smartest analyst of Anthony d’Ambrosio’s brilliant speed and handiness course. The two time World Cup winner rode her own race in an absolute minimum amount of meters. | |
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