Lexington, KY - Horse Capital of the World

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Need a hotel? Click here for offical World Equestrian Games hotels.
You can view hotels with availability without giving any personal information. Be sure to enter a date range, and not just your arrival date.

(The Official Housing Bureau can also be found by going to www.alltechfeigames.com and clicking on Visitor on the left. Then click on Accommodations. Then click on "click here" under Hotel.)

The 2010 World Equestrian Games will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park, September 25 to October 10, 2010. This extraordinary event will attract approximately 300,000 to 500,000 visitors. This is the first time the competition has ever been held in North America, and the first time in FEI history that all events have been held in one location. Also for the first time, para-equestrian events will be included in the world championships. Click here for the official website of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

General Admission Grounds Pass tickets that are not competition specific are now available for those who would just like admittance to the grounds and the trade show and exhibition areas during the Games. The price is $25. For Endurance (September 26), Cross Country(Eventing, October 2) and Marathon (Driving, October 9), the General Admission ticket price is $45, and those tickets are currently available through Ticket Master. Learn more about Grounds Passes.

Parking: Property adjacent to the Kentucky Horse Park will accommodate up to 10,000 vehicles each day. Parking will be $20 per vehicle with cash only accepted upon entry. Shuttle services will also be available from select hotels and, via LexTran, from downtown Lexington. Details on Housing Bureau hotels that will have shuttle service can be found here.

If you are traveling to the Games from outside the United States, you may want to see this list of companies selling packaged travel to the World Equestrian Games. If you are a first time visitor to the United States, see this information for international visitors.

Click here to learn about special tour opportunities offered by local tour companies.

The 2010 Games Spectator Guide is now available and can be found under Spectator Information in the "Quick Links" section of www.alltechfeigames.com. The Spectator Guide includes information about gate times, transportation options, what you can and can’t bring to the grounds, international travel advice, information for local residents, and much more.

This will be the largest equine sporting event ever held in the United States. What better place to host it that the Horse Capital of the World?

Learn more about how Lexington landed the Alltech FEI Games 2010 from this Business Lexington article.

 

The World Equestrian Games are comprised of the world championships for eight equestrian sports:

Show Jumping Horse and riders attempt to navigate a challenging course of approximately 10-13 obstacles with no penalties and within the allowed window of time.
Dressage Often referred to as 'horse ballet', gaits and and intricate movements are performed at the highest level. Dressage is a French term meaning "training" and horses must be able to perform a set series of precise movements.
Eventing Eventing is the equivalent of an 'equestrian triathlon'. The three phases are: dressage, endurance (or cross-country), and show jumping.
Driving Teams of four horses compete over four days with two days devoted to dressage, one to marathon, and one to driving an intricate course marked by cones.
Endurance Similar to a marathon race, horses must run a 160-kilometer course in the shortest time possible. Titles of individual and team champion are awarded, and the Veterinary Commission will elect the horse deemed to be in 'best condition' from the ten fastest.
Vaulting This thrilling event is most easily described as gymnastics performed on a moving horse. Participants are judged on a set of compulsory moves and in freestyle competition.
Reining Contestants on ranch-type horses work one of ten approved patterns which include small slow circles, flying lead changes, 360-degree spins done in place, and exciting sliding stops.
Para-equestrian Dressage for riders with disabilities is a new World Championship event. The Horse Capital of the World is the site of the first Para-equestrian competition ever to be held during the World Equestrian Games.

	Spotlight Lexington is a FREE 17-day festival in downtown Lexington September 24 - October 10, 2010 to highlight the best Kentucky has to offer for entertainment and arts & crafts during the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Visit spotlightlexky.com to learn more.
	See what Lexington and other cities in the Bluegrass Region are doing to prepare for the games at getreadyky.com. You'll find FAQs, special event calendars, the latest news, and even a forum where you can share your ideas.
	Explore 100,000 square feet of exhibit space at Lexington Center during the International Equestrian Festival in downtown Lexington. Learn more at horsecapitalproductions.com. The Festival runs September 25 - October 10, 2010.

See Lexington's full page ad in Alltech’s Equine International magazine. Equine International runs features for equestrians and non-riders alike. Check it out as Lexington gallops toward the Alltech Games in September 2010!  www.alltech.com/EquineInternational