Following the USEF Show Jumping Selection Trials that took place over five events in Wellington, Florida last week, the long list for the 2010 World Equestrian Games.
Here are the riders who have a shot at making the team of 5 to represent the US in show jumping at WEG.
Name/Horse (Hometown)
1. McLain Ward/Sapphire (Brewster, N.Y.)
2. Laura Kraut/Cedric (Wellington, Fla.)
3. Lauren Hough/Quick Study (Wellington, Fla.)
4. Nicole Shahinian-Simpson/Tristan (Thousand Oaks, Calif.)
5. Richard Spooner/Cristallo (Agua Dulce, Calif.)
6T. Mario Deslauriers/Urico (New York, N.Y.)
6T. Beezie Madden/Danny Boy (Cazenovia, N.Y.)
8. McLain Ward/Rothchild (Brewster, N.Y.)
9. Hillary Dobbs/Quincy B …

It’s been two years since I wrote my first post outlining the upcoming World Equestrian Games. Then it felt like this nebulous future event that wasn’t really real, and now it’s little more than half a year away! To this fan, it finally feels like this is finally happening now that trials to select the show jumping shortlist for the US team are underway.
The top American show jumpers and their horses are down in Wellington, Florida, half-way through battling it out to make one of the 15 spots available on …

Thanks to Regarding Horses reader Doug for letting me know about the series tickets available for the 2010 World Equestrian Games English disciplines through Active Travel. If you are planning to attend WEG for jumping, dressage, or eventing, you can get tickets for all the events in each discipline as well as your hotel as a package deal. Here’s the information provided by Active Travel:
In addition to the general admission tickets that are on sale for WEG 2010 via Ticketmaster,  Active Travel, Inc., which specializes in offering the best riding …

Samantha and Glenn the Geek were on location at the World Cup Jumping Qualifier at the Kentucky Horse Park. A fantastic selection of guests on this show including Show Jumpers Margie Engle and Mclain Ward, Eventer Jessica Phoenix, Reiner Pete Kyle and CEO of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute Dr. Andy Clark. Listen in…
2010 Radio Show Episode 56 – Show Jumping, Reining & a Spotlight Eventer Update:

Thank you to Dr. Andy Clark for inviting us to record from the $50,000 CSI-W Lexington Grand Prix to conclude the Hagyard Challenge …

As of summer 2009, this is the competition schedule (with ticket prices) for the World Equestrian Games coming to Lexington, Kentucky September 25-October 10, 2010. While the schedule is mostly accurate, it is subject to change before the event. I will be sure to update it as any changes are made.
Television coverage of the World Equestrian Games will be provided by NBC Sports. I’m guessing online streaming will be available also. I’ll post as soon as more information is available.
General Admission tickets will be available for entrance into the Kentucky …

Ticket prices for the World Equestrian Games being held in Lexington, Kentucky from September 25-October 10, 2010 have been released.
Ticket prices and event start times have been finalized for the eight world championships, which are being held outside of Europe for the first time in their history. Tickets will go on sale September 25, 2009, exactly one year before the Games arrive in Kentucky. Approximately 600,000 tickets will be available with prices starting as low as $25.
Ticket prices vary by day and stage of the competition.
Reining

Early rounds: $95
Individual Finals: …

Angel Karolyi of Venezuela was chosen to be the 2010 Radio Show Spotlight Jumper. Angel joins us for a lively chat about his family, career and his plans to qualify for the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games. Also, Akaash Maharaj, CEO of Equine Canada gives us an update on how the preparations are going in Canada for the 2010 WEG. Listen in…
2010 Radio Show Episode 43 – Spotlight Jumper, Angel Karolyi and a Look at Canada:

Don’t forget to register to win a $300 supply …