History will be made when the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) opens on Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, one of the world's most evocative permanent equestrian centers located in the heart of America's famed 'Blue Grass Horse Country.'

It is the sixth occasion that the competitive disciplines have come together to take part in the world's greatest equestrian extravaganza, but the first time that the Games have been held outside Europe and the first time they have had a title sponsor: the animal nutrition company Alltech.

When the nominated entries were received last month, over 900 athletes and 1,300 horses were listed, and while this number will reduce as selections are finalized over the next few days the scale of the event is enormous.

These are the most comprehensive Games yet, with the Para-Equestrian movement joining the fold to make a total of eight disciplines: Endurance, Reining, Dressage, Eventing, Jumping, Carriage-Driving, Para-Dressage, and Vaulting.
"For anyone who enjoys the combination of horses and thrilling sport, the unique occasion of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games is a must," says FEI President, Princess Haya. "We look forward to outstanding horsemanship, the exchange of skills and knowledge, worthy champions and, above all, a great gathering of the worldwide equestrian 'family