What are the World Equestrian Games?
The World Equestrian Games, held every four years, are comprised of the world championships for eight equestrian sports – show jumping, dressage, eventing, driving, reining, vaulting, endurance and para-equestrian. The inaugural games were held in 1990 in Stockholm, Sweden, and have never taken place outside of Europe. The 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ in Kentucky will represent the largest equestrian sporting event ever held in the United States. The FEI World Equestrian Games are held two years prior to the Olympic Games, and are governed by the Fdration Equestre Internationale (FEI). The FEI is the international governing body of equestrian sport recognized by the International Olympic Committee. It is the organization which establishes rules and regulations for the conduct of international equestrian events. Today the FEI has over 130 member countries. Trade Show In between the competitions, spectators will enjoy a luxury shopping experience at the 2010 Games Trade Show.
