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FAQs
How is Lexington planning to celebrate the event?
With a 16 day Spotlight Downtown Lexington Festival. Sept. 25 to October, 2010, featuring entertainment of all kinds, food, exhibits and the opportunity to experience the World Equestrian Games even if you can’t make it to the Horse Park!
Will there be any test events before the World Equestrian Games?
A series of test competitions, intended to prepare for the world championships, will begin April 2010 and run during the Rolex Three-Day Event. The test competition, each named “The Kentucky Cup”, will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park.
What is Lexington doing to get ready?
The City is working on many legacy projects to live on after the 2010 Games. Notably, plans are well underway for a Legacy Trail…
What preparations are under way at the Kentucky Horse Park?
They’re busy constructing world-class facilities to keep those headline events coming even after 2010!
What is Lexarts doing to celebrate 2010?
Horse Mania is returning after 10 years!
‘People have been chomping at the bit for the horses to return”, said LexArts president and CEO Jim Clark. “So here they are for the 2010 Games.”
What is the Horse Park Foundation?
Along with the strong support from the Commonwealth of Kentucky, gifts to the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation from the private sector - both individual and corporate - help the park build and maintain show facilities…
What is the Legacy Trail?
The city is building the trail almost as a linear park to provide recreation and education about Lexington’s history and culture. The Bluegrass Community Foundation’s Legacy Center is supporting the effort as one of two things it hopes will be tangible legacies to Lexington from the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. For more info [...]
What’s going on at the airport to prepare for the FEI World Equestrian Games?
Officials with the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010 along with Lexington Mayor Jim Newberry, Dr. Pearse Lyons and airport officials unveiled new permanent signage…
I’ve heard about horse quarantine? What does that mean and why does it affect me?
All horse athletes will be have to be quarantined in various international airport hubs to insure that Kentucky horses are safe.
Will Lexingtonians be asked to take alternative routes?
The city of Lexington recently announced that they will be updating the community in plenty of time for folks to plan…
What is there to do after the competition each night?
A lot! Not only is the entire community celebrating, there’s a huge party going on downtown called Spotlight Lexington every day during the 2010 Games. Triangle Park, Cheapside Park and the Courthouse are going to be jam packed with music, food and entertainment. For updates on who is playing, check out the site. You can [...]
Why are they called the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games?
Alltech, a global, natural animal health company, is the first-ever title sponsor of the World Equestrian Games. Founded in 1980, Alltech has built its business on providing natural, nutritional solutions to challenges facing animal agriculture. Headquartered in Nicholasville, Kentucky and with a presence in 113 countries around the world, Alltech is in a state of [...]
What equestrian sports comprise the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games?
The 2010 Games will host the world championships in eight equestrian disciplines: jumping, reining, dressage, eventing, endurances, para dressage, vaulting, and driving. You can find a competition schedule, more information about each of the eight disciplines, including educational videos and latest news, on the competition page for each discipline here. You’ll find more information and [...]
Will I be able to visit the Kentucky Horse Park grounds without a ticket to a competition during the Games?
A General Admissions tickets will be available for purchase, which will allow access to the Park during the Games, and will include entry into pavilions, exhibitions, demonstrations, and trade show areas. The only exception is the “Gift from the Desert” exhibition at the International Museum of the Horse, which will require a separate admissions tickets. [...]
Does the World Games 2010 Foundation receive state funding?
No. The budget is covered by sponsorships, ticket sales, trade show revenue, merchandise, and other revenues generated during the Games. Since the Park is a state-owned facility, the construction of permanent facilities, already part of the long term vision for the Park, received state funding. These facilities are a long-term investment that will favorably impact [...]
What is The Kentucky Experience exhibit?
The Kentucky Experience will be a large temporary structure housing high-end exhibits that highlight the best the state has to offer–from hand-on craft demonstrations, to information on Kentucky icons, entertainment stages, bourbon tasting and more. Imagine a Renfro Valley country music show, a quilting demonstration, Corvettes, and a video tour of the mountains. This area [...]
How can I volunteer to work at the Kentucky Horse Park during the Games?
Volunteers will be needed on the grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park as well as throughout the Central Kentucky region. For example, volunteers may be needed at parking facilities, downtown events, and at area hotels. Sign up at http://www.alltechfeigames.com/. Various volunteer opportunities and updates on the volunteer program will be sent to you via email [...]
Is volunteer help needed for the World Equestrian Games right now?
Yes, there are many opportunities to help out during this planning stage: Speakers Bureau, Office Assistance, Planning and Decoration, Research, and much more.
www.alltechfeigames.com.
Who is covering the World Equestrian Games in the media?
NBC is the official partner, but worldwide media entities will be covering the games, even online streaming. The LCVB and KTC have gathered footage and information for sidebar stories.
What is the economic impact of the 2010 World Equestrian Games?
The 2010 Games are expected to have a statewide economic impact of $150 million…
What else is there to do at the Kentucky Horse Park?
There’s so much to do all the time at the park. For starters, check out the only museum totally dedicated to the horse and all the cool exhibits going on throughout the year. Horse drawn tours, film showings, workshops - even tons to do for kids!
How can I contribute to the KY Horse Park?
Your tax deductible contribution helps enhance, expand, and improve the Kentucky Horse Park.
What is vaulting?
Vaulting is both a recreational activity and a competitive discipline where both gymnastic and dance elements are combined and performed to music…
What is Get Ready KY?
An opportunity to uplift the Bluegrass, encourage inspiration and facilitate collaboration as we prepare to host the world.
What are Lexington hotels doing to get ready for the 2010 World Equestrian Games?
Lexington’s two major downtown hotels — the former Radisson Plaza and the Hyatt Regency — are undergoing major renovations at a time when several other area hotels are updating and expanding
Driving Classic - Free WEG Test Event!
Thu, October 1, 8am – Sun, October 4, 5pm at the Secretariat Polo Field & Driving Route - KY Horse Park!
The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are just a year away, and a second sneak preview will be available this fall when Kentucky Cup Driving - the official test event for the discipline of Driving -arrives at the Kentucky Horse Park this October.
Games in one year ready or not.
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.
Countdown to WEG 2010. What is WEG?
In my last post, I promised to explain what a World Equestrian Games is. Here goes: In a nutshell, a WEG is the world championships of the eight equestrian sports (or “disciplines”) governed by the International Equestrian Federation (acronym FEI for its French name, the Federation Equestre Internationale). Those eight sports are: eventing, jumping, dressage, reining, vaulting, endurance, driving, and para-equestrian dressage.
Want to know what’s going on leading up to the 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games?
Want to know what’s going on leading up to the 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games?
What’s going on in Kentucky?
How is the Bluegrass celebrating?
What is the Kentucky Horse Park doing to prepare?
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The Greathouse Inn Bed and Breakfast in nearby Berea.
ompetitively priced for stays during the World Games. Just outside of Lexington. 859-986-7351.
Upcoming Events In Mount Sterling
9/18/2010 – 10/31/2010:
Two Sisters Pumpkin Patch – Opens Sept. 18th – Oct. 31st, closed Sundays
Two Sisters Pumpkin Patch. Find your perfect pumpkin, enjoy a hay ride and petting zoo. Group tours welcome.
Phone: 859-498-5403
Strict rules limit B&Bs in Fayette
When international visitors descend on Kentucky for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games they aren’t likely to find a room in one popular kind of accommodation — the bed and breakfast — in Fayette County.
Philharmonic is both cozy and exhilarating
You don’t expect a raucous roar from an audience after hearing a symphony from gruff old grumpy Johannes Brahms, but that’s exactly what happened Friday night at the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra’s concert.
Heroes Wanted . . . Heroes Found. Information for general volunteers.
Dear General Volunteer,
With the start of 2010, we are revving up for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games this fall,
More streets closed for Newtown Pike extension
A traffic alert for drivers who will be driving near Downtown Lexington, as work continues on the Newtown Pike extension.
Cox Street, at Main Street, closed Monday, and will stay that way until September 1.
Free trolley service rolls into downtown Lexington in April
LEXINGTON, KY - Starting in April, LexTran will launch free downtown trolley service as an essential ingredient to the revitalization of Lexington’s emerging entertainment scene.
Mayfest
MAY 8-9: Join us for the 2010 Mayfest Arts Fair Saturday May 8, 10am - 6pm Sunday May 9, 11am - 5pm Gratz Park, Lexington, Kentucky Whether you are a returning guest or vendor, or are discovering Mayfest for the first time, this event has something for everyone!
GROUNDS PASS TICKETS FOR THE 2010 ALLTECH FEI WORLD EQUESTRIAN GAMES GO ON SALE APRIL 16.
If you wait to purchase grounds pass tickets for the 2010 World Equestrian Games, September 25 - October 10 in Lexington, Kentucky, you’ll pay $25 each. However, from April 16 through May 31, as a special promotion, those passes will be available for $20 each. Each grounds pass will allow entry to the 2010 Games venue for the selected date of purchase.
History of Equestrian Olympic Games
As with many sports, competition wasn’t international until the invent of the Olympics in the year 1896. Equestrian events did not appear in the Olympics until 1912 in Stockholm,Sweden. It was in 1906 that Count Clarence von Rosen, who was a well traveled and adept horseman and “Master of the Horse” in service to the King of Sweden, here he saw an Olympic equestrian competition as a well rounded way to share and promote horsemanship to a worldwide audience.
Take Part in this Rare Equine Opportunity to Volunteer with the American Morgan Horse Association at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
Would you like to be at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG)? Come volunteer with the American Morgan Horse Association and be a part of this experience!
AMHA is looking for volunteers to help host an exhibit in the Breed Barn of the World Equestrian Games. The booth will be open all 16 days from approximately 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL BLOCKBUSTER EXHIBITION OF ARABIAN ART
May 29, 2010 - October 15, 2010: The largest and most comprehensive collection of exotic Near Eastern and Arabian equine art and artifacts ever assembled will soon be on view when A Gift from the Desert: The Art, History and Culture of the Arabian Horse is presented May 29-October 15 in the Kentucky Horse Park’s International Museum of the Horse - a Smithsonian Affiliate.
Newberry Announces Entertainment During Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
One has been nominated for Tonys, one has won Grammys, virtually all have delighted Lexington audiences, and they will be on-stage this fall during Spotlight Lexington, the festival Lexington is planning for evening and weekend entertainment during the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
Festival to spotlight Kentucky vineyards and wineries
Celebrating its sixth year, the Kentucky Wine and Vine Fest will offer many opportunities for visitors to experience the state’s growing grape and wine culture May 14 and 15. In 2005, the inaugural festival came on the heels of a grape revival in Kentucky, once known for its quality grape and wine production. Since then, the industry and the festival itself have grown by leaps and bounds.
Sixty Countries Plan to send Teams to Compete at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
The World Games 2010 Foundation is pleased to announce that 60 National Federations have submitted entries in principle for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
WEG’s green efforts to benefit from governor’s cocktail fund-raiser
Ted Turner is teaming up with Gov. Steve Beshear and first lady Jane Beshear to help make the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games a little bit greener. On Saturday, they will hold a cocktail reception from 4to 7 p.m. at the Governor’s Mansion in Frankfort with area chefs and wineries to help raise money for “Greening the Games” projects. The suggested contribution is $500. The money will go to efforts to buy permanent recycling bins for the Kentucky Horse Park and to install more native landscaping along Cane Run Creek, which runs through the park.
Festival of the Bluegrass
JUNE 10-13 at the Kentucky Horse Park…The first Festival of the Bluegrass was held in 1974. It is the oldest, family run festival in Kentucky. Bob Cornett came up with the idea, and supported by his wife, Jean, organized the first event.
Guitars, Banjos and Fans
The first Festival of the Bluegrass had a barn wagon as a stage, was held in a pasture rented from the state, and had support from the musical community – both bands and fans.
Centre bringing Vienna Philharmonic and Gustavo Dudamel for WEG
DANVILLE - The hottest star in classical music, 29-year-old Venezuelan Gustavo Dudamel, will conduct the venerable Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra at Centre College’s Norton Center for the Arts on Sept. 27, during the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
Entertainers, parade of horses added to WEG’s Spotlight Lexington
Lexington will kick off the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games with a parade of horses, according to Mayor Jim Newberry, who also announced an expanded lineup of entertainers for the Spotlight Lexington festival.
Fiberglass horses were late to arrive, but Horse Mania will be on time
After weeks of delays, the last 10 fiberglass horses for Horse Mania 2010 were to arrive in Lexington on Wednesday night and organizers said the popular event will go off as scheduled.
About half of the 137 fiberglass horse forms were a month late getting from the fabricator to Lexington and into the hands of the artists who will paint them, said Jim Clark, president and CEO of LexArts
Summer Music Guide 2010
Finally, it’s here. After the cold, after the floods, after the weeks and weeks of rain and gray, summertime has unofficially arrived.
To welcome the season, we have some music for you. Quite a lot, in fact.
Denyce Graves to Perform in the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
LEXINGTON, KY―Metropolitan Opera star Denyce Graves will entertain audiences in a special performance in the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
WEG ditches plan for free parking and shuttle to games
It’s official: All parking for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games will be at a farm next to the Kentucky Horse Park on Ironworks Pike and will cost a minimum of $20 a car, cash only, Games officials said Wednesday.
Bleu Plate Tours to Highlight Downtown Dining
exington, KY - When she travels, Laura Mize always makes a point of looking for walking tours of the places she visits. “The most recent walking food tour that I took was in Los Angeles (Melting Pot Tours). That was this past January, and it hit me like a ton of bricks that this would go over well in Lexington,” she explained in an email conversation during the 4th of July weekend about her entry into downtown Lexington’s reviving business scene.
LexTran lowers shuttle costs to Games
LexTran will charge $2 for a round trip to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, down from the previously announced $5, officials said Thursday.
The public transit service also will start a Thursday, Friday and Saturday service to the Horse Park by early August, spokesman Jill Barnett said. She said the transit service decided to make the WEG bus the same cost as its regular fares.
Country Music Star Blake Shelton To Open Spotlight Lexington Festival
Lexington Mayor Jim Newberry on Thursday announced that Academy of Country Music Award Winner Blake Shelton will open Spotlight Lexington on September 24 on the Main Stage at the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza.
WEG officials say traffic shouldn’t be a problem
If you are going to attend the upcoming Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, you probably have one very important question: How long will I sit in traffic waiting to get into the Kentucky Horse Park?
