The information I am now providing is from an e-news service by the Federal Equestrian International about the World Equestrian Games to be held 2010 at the Kentucky Horse Park. The first sponsor is Alltech and today it was announced that the fabulous Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital became the second sponsor. Dr. Bill Rood, Hospital Director, said, "We are incredibly honored and excited to be forming this partnership with the highest level of horse sport in the international equestrian community. We are well-prepared as a hospital to meet the variety of veterinary services that these world champion horses may need leading up to and during the 2010 games.
His partner, Dr. Tom Riddle, said, "Our reputation stems from our unwavering commitment to quality, both in the care of horses and in our relationship with clients and community. We measure our success by our clients' success -- and to work with the highest level of equine athletes as they come to compete in Lexington, Kentucky, is a landmark achievement in the history of our veterinary practice. "
Rood and Riddle opened in 1986 and provides a range of world class services. This equine hospital is close to the KHP and is the horse version of the Mayo Clinic. What's really exciting is that this is the first time that the World Games ever left Europe, so it's a real compliment to the United States, plus it is the first time that all 8 disciplines competed at the same time on the same site! The 8 events making up the World Games are show jumping, dressage, eventing, driving, endurance, vaulting, reining, and para-equestrian competition. In this photo, you see
Bettina Eistel competing on Aaron as a para-equestrian athlete!
They expect that the World Equestrian Games will bring $150 million to Kentucky over the course of the 16 days of the competition, and that over 600,000 spectators will enjoy the various events! Kudos, snaps, and props to Rood and Riddle for sponsoring such an amazing event!!