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2010 WEG Radio Show Episode 32

Apr 17, 2009 No Comments

We have lots of 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games news for you this week. From the first test event at the Kentucky Horse Park to more ways to spend your money while you are here in 2010. Listen in… 2010 Radio Show Episode 32 – 2010 World Equestrian Games News & Previews: Register for [...]

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2010 WEG Radio Show Episode 30: Gold Medal Vaulter Megan Benjamin

Apr 10, 2009 No Comments

We begin our “Chatting with the Champions” series with 2006 World Equestrian Games Gold Medal Vaulter Megan Benjamin. Megan shares her experiences at the 2006 WEG and what it was like to be the first American to win a Gold medal in vaulting at a WEG. Plus, the latest news of the 2010 Alltech FEI [...]

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2010 WEG Radio Show Episode 30

Apr 02, 2009 2 Comments

The First Lady of Kentucky Jane Beshear takes time to speak with us about her role on the board of the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games and many other things. Plus, we have the latest 2010 WEG news for you from the past week. Listen in… 2010 Radio Show – The First Lady of [...]

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2010 WEG Radio Show Episode 29

Mar 25, 2009 No Comments

Who is Alltech, what do they do and why did they sponsor the 2010 World Equestrian Games? That is what we explore this week with Alltech’s founder Dr. Pearse Lyons. Plus, we speak with Tom Stephens, the director of the Alltech Fortnight Festival, and learn what the festival is and what we can expect during [...]

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First Dibs On WEG Tickets With Hospitality Packages

Mar 23, 2009 1 Comment

For most of us, 2010 World Equestrian Games tickets won’t be available until September 25 (wow, that’s suddenly a lot closer than it seemed when they made the announcement six months ago!). But for those who aren’t being affected by this economy and have more than a little money to burn, you can purchase a [...]

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Watch Horse Shows Around The World Without Leaving Your House

Mar 20, 2009 6 Comments

I just discovered a piece of news from the International Equestrian Federation that’s going to excite many horse people: the FEI has launched an online horse video network. The new FEITV.org will broadcast videos from major national and international for show jumping dressage eventing para equestrian reining endurance driving and vaulting The website is decently [...]

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Safety From Start to Finish: New Measures To Protect Race Horses and Jockeys

Mar 10, 2009 6 Comments

Thoroughbred racing is an incredibly high-risk sport. A crowd of young, energetic, flighty, half-ton animals careen around an oval at speeds sometimes in excess of 40 miles an hour with lightweight humans perched precariously on their backs. The impact contained each time a hoof hits the ground at that speed carrying that much weight is [...]

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