Nominated Entries in for Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

September 2, 2010 Off By Roberta Johnston

 

37 Days to Go—National Federations for 58 countries have submitted nominated entries for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

Nominated entries are submitted pending verification and approval of horse and rider qualifications. The nominated entries list includes more than 900 athletes and more than 1,300 horses. This list will decrease some when definite entries for each discipline are submitted to the World Games 2010 Foundation beginning in mid-September.

Four nations are currently scheduled to field athletes for all eight disciplines—Australia, Canada, Germany and the United States. Additionally, 19 nations have submitted teams or individual competitors in five or more disciplines.

For a complete list of participating nations for each discipline, http://www.alltechfeigames.com click here.

Tickets to the world championship competitions are still available for all eight disciplines. Purchase tickets to see your favorite athlete or team today at http://www.alltechfeigames.com/tickets  at  www.ticketmaster.com, at your local Ticketmaster outlet, or through 1-888-934-2010.

About the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are the world championships of eight equestrian disciplines recognized by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI). The Games are held every four years and this will be the first occurrence in the United States.

The Games will be broadcast on NBC Sports, which marks 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 $167 million, and current sponsors include Alltech, Rolex, John Deere, Ariat International, Inc., Meydan, Kentucky Ale, and Rood and the American Quarter Horse Association. For more information on the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games please visit,www.alltechfeigames.com.