World Equestrian Games Event Information
The world equestrian games are to be held at Kentucky Horse Park in 2010! How exciting that the United States will be hosting this great equestrian event. This is the first time in the history of the games that it will be held outside of Europe.
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Below you will find information about the games, events, event
schedule, visitor information, and news.
About The Games
The first World Equestrian Games were held in 1990 in Stockholm and featured six events including jumping, dressage, eventing, driving, endurance, and vaulting.Prior to the games, those winning the championship titles in each discipline would earn the privilege to host the next world championship competition four years later. It wasn't until 1983 that the concept of hosting all the disciplines together at one place and time was first proposed.
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Competitive Events
- Dressage: Horse and rider perform a combination of movements and gaits in which they are judged by 5 judges on each test. The highest score is named winner.
- Driving: Only four drivers compete in the games across three different competitions. Each driver navigates a team of four horses through Driven Dressage, Marathon, and Obstacle Cones Driving
- Endurance: This competition tests the speed and endurance of its horses and riders. This event tests horse and rider over a distance of 100 miles of riding with the team completing the distance in the shortest time winning
- Eventing: This competition tests the overall versatility of the horse and rider across three different tests occurring over three days. The tests include Dressage, Cross-Country, and Jumping.
- Jumping: In this competition, horse and rider are tested through various jumping course conditions. The winner finishes this event with the least amount of penalties.
- Para Dressage: Riders with disabilities compete side by side with able bodied riders. This is the first time in the World Equestrian Games that Para dressage with be included.
- Reining: Reining is an event where a western type horse is judged on its athletic ability while completing one of several approved reining patterns.
- Vaulting: This event combines gymnastic dance performed on a cantering horse. Vaulters are required to complete seven exercises from which they are scored on their performance.
Event Schedule
If you want to follow along with some of the media coverage from home and find out when certain events are occurring, here is a link to a printable World Equestrian Games schedule:WEG 2010 Schedule
Visitors
Trade Show: Visitors will be able to shop to their hearts content at the 2010 Games. The trade show is set to include well know vendors from around the world. Shop for a variety of things such as gifts, collectibles, art, apparel, tack, jewelry, and much more.Equine Village: Get ready for a fun experience as a variety of equine organizations (breed and discipline) will be featuring their organizations during the 2010 Games. Learn about a multitude of equine breeds and disciplines you may not already be familiar with.
Kentucky Experience: This unique experience will bring the best of what the great state of Kentucky has to offer to the horse park. No need to make travel plans to see Kentucky while you are here, this event brings everything to one place!
