Kentucky Hosts World Equestrian Championships

The equestrian world will convene in Lexington, Kentucky for 16 days from September 25 to take part in the pageantry and splendor of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

The World Equestrian Games will decide the world championships in eight equestrian sports (which are unrelated to the Bluegrass State�s world-famous thoroughbreds) � dressage, driving, endurance, eventing, jumping, para dressage, reining and vaulting. Some 800 athletes and 900 horses representing more than 60 countries will be there for the largest equestrian event ever held in the U.S.

The opening ceremonies on the evening of September 25 will include many equine entertainers, over 200 horses, a symphony orchestra, dancers, headline musicians, movement corps as well as local and international celebrities and dignitaries.

Every day of the Games will be jam-packed with activities, entertainment, attractions and competitions. Visitors to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington during this time will get not only a generous dose of horsemanship at the Games, but a generous dose of the state's unbridled spirit and Southern hospitality at the Kentucky Experience, a massive interactive facility on the grounds of the Horse Park.

A Bluegrass version of Disneyworld's Epcot Center, the 25,000-square-foot space will utilize five distinctive areas - connected by a promenade - to give visitors a tutorial on all things Kentucky. So, there you have it - a trip through Kentucky's nine distinctive regions - and the opportunity to taste its food, hear its music and buy its products - without having to leave the Kentucky Horse Park.

A concert series, the Alltech Fortnight Festival, will take place at various venues across Kentucky over the 16-days.

For more information about top events in Kentucky take a look at the Top Events USA selection of the annual main festivals and events in Kentucky.

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Kentucky Horse Park Hosts Famous Equestrian Event

Being held for the first time outside of Europe, the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010 are coming to the Bluegrass State for 16 days from September 25.

Founded in 1975, the eight events (which are unrelated to Kentucky�s world-famous thoroughbreds) are together in one event which includes feats that are as challenging for the rider as they are for the horse. For the first time, para-dressage is included.

The Games will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. Held every four years, the competition takes place two years prior to the Olympics.

The World Equestrian Games represent many of the world's top riders and most skilled horses. Riders competing here will have gone through a rigorous selection process during the preceding 4 years. Each participating country sends teams composed of the very best equestrians in their discipline.

While each of the disciplines on display at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games will be enough to keep riders and spectators busy, there will not be a shortage of other entertainment. For instance, the Kentucky Experience will allow visitors to explore the entire state of Kentucky without ever leaving the Kentucky Horse Park The interactive experience will provide them with all the sights, smells and tastes of Kentucky.

The Equine Pavilion will be the main site housing both exhibits from various equine organizations and numerous equine demonstrations and special events from the leaders in the world of equestrian.

For more information about top events in Kentucky, take a look at the Top Events USA selection of the annual main festivals and events in Kentucky at www.topeventsusa.com/state-events-kentucky.html

Or, for more information visit www.kyhorsepark.com