| From September 25th until October 10th, the beautiful | | | | the participants are most assuredly up to the tasks at |
| state of Kentucky will be alight with the immense | | | | hand. |
| talent, excitement, athleticism, beauty, and tradition of | | | | The jumping portion of the event is one of the favored |
| the FEI World Equestrian Games. This famous and | | | | and most awe-inspiring challenges set forth in the |
| prestigious event is brought to the U.S. for the first time | | | | World Equestrian Games, and is performed during the |
| ever by Alltech, and the public is positively beaming | | | | same time as the para-dressage testing. During all legs |
| with the very privilege of it. Always the first to | | | | of competition, a scoring system based on faults |
| welcome and coddle new visitors, the southern | | | | combines for each competitor and keeps |
| hospitality and ample equestrian heritage available in | | | | up-to-the-minute scoring and standings easy to |
| Lexington make it the perfect place for this | | | | comprehend. As you choose your favorites and |
| spectacular show and all of its devoted spectators. | | | | watch in wonder, you will be able to predict what type |
| Home rental plans are in full swing for the thousands | | | | of performance is needed next in order to secure a |
| of out-of-state spectators, volunteers, and team | | | | spot in the top of the field. |
| members involved with this once in a lifetime | | | | The only western riding technique that is recognized at |
| opportunity. | | | | these games is the reining competition, and this takes |
| Those who are familiar with the goings on of the | | | | place during the second week of competition as well. |
| event and its rigorous schedule know what an honor it | | | | The closing ceremony is a beautiful and large event in |
| is to see these animals and their riders in action first | | | | and of itself, as the phenomenal two week sporting |
| hand and in person. During the first week of | | | | event comes to an end for another year and the |
| competition, endurance and vaulting skills will be tested, | | | | athletes are given the respect and celebration that |
| and this will run into and overlap the dressage events. | | | | they so greatly deserve. Be sure to reserve your |
| Just when the viewer feels that stamina, skill, strength, | | | | rental and get your spot in the heat of all of the |
| and graceful talent couldn't possibly be tested any | | | | equestrian action while there is still time for |
| further, the second full week of completion begins, and | | | | arrangements and reservations to be made. |