Official Test Event for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

LEXINGTON,KENTUCKY—October 7, 2009— On October 14, riders from more than 20countries will compete in the Kentucky Cup Endurance race, sponsored byEmirates Equestrian Federation and the official endurance test eventfor the 2010 Alltech World Equestrian Games.  

Athletesfrom Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Israel, Romania, Spain and many othercountries are expected to compete in or observe Kentucky Cup Endurancein preparation for next year’s Endurance World Championship at the 2010Games.  The team from the United Arab Emirates will be led by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.  His son, HE Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, will also ride for the UAE.

CurrentWorld Champion Maria Alvarez Ponton of Spain, and the mother-daughterteam of Valerie Kanavy and Danielle Mc Gunigal of the United Stateswill also compete. Kanavy is a two-time world champion (1994 and 1998)and also placed second to her daughter in the 1996 World Championships.

KentuckyCup Endurance will feature both a 75-mile (120 km) race and a 100-mile(160 km) race. Both races comprise a series of loops through theKentucky Horse Park and surrounding properties, frequently returning tothe Kentucky Horse Park for required veterinary inspections.

The 75-mile race will begin at 7:30 a.m. on October 14 and the 100-mile race will follow with a 7:45 a.m. start.  Awardsfor the 100-mile race will be held at 10:00 a.m. on October 15 in thenew outdoor stadium at the Kentucky Horse Park. In addition to honoringthe top riders, there will also be an award for the best conditionedhorse.

Admissionto Kentucky Cup Endurance is free to the public. Parking will be $3 perday at the entrance of the Kentucky Horse Park. Kentucky Cup Endurancespectators can also enjoy the other Kentucky Horse Park attractions.Admission to Kentucky Horse Park attractions is available at theVisitor’s Center.

A complete list of competitors and countries is available on the Kentucky Cup Endurance test event page of our Web site.

About the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
TheAlltech FEI World Equestrian Games are the world championships of eightequestrian disciplines recognized by the Fédération EquestreInternationale (FEI). HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein of Jordan isthe current president of the FEI. The Games are held every four yearsand this will be the first occurrence in the United States.

TheGames will be broadcast on NBC Sports, which has marked the largestcommitment to network coverage of equestrian sport in U.S. televisionhistory. The 2010 Games are expected to have a statewide economicimpact of $150 million, and current sponsors include Alltech, Rolex,John Deere, Ariat International, Inc., Meydan, Rood and Riddle EquineHospital, and AQHA. For more information on the 2010 Alltech FEI WorldEquestrian Games, please visit www.alltechfeigames.com