Breaking News! LeRoy Neiman is Official Artist for World Games

Yesterday, the FEI announced that LeRoy Neiman will be the official commemorative artist for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games at the Kentucky Horse Park. Here is what the new announcement from the FEI reported Neiman as saying, "The horse has always been a favorite subject of mine, from the work horse to the race horse. Kentucky is horse country, where this noble animal is prominent and appreciated. Man loves the horse, its beauty, power and speed. It's going to be fun to pain the eight different disciplines for the 2010 Alltech World Equestrian Games. Count me in to be in attendance at the games with sketchbook in hand."

He was commissioned to create the official painting for the 37th Ryder Cup at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville in September, 2008. I would like to show you the image, but apparently Mr. Neiman's website makes clear that he's among the corporate few who will file criminal and civil charges for people who show his images on their blogs. Always a downside to corporatization! Anyway, it truly is a beautiful painting, so I encourage you to go to his site and see it yourself! Here's the link:
http://www.leroyneiman.com/core.htm

Breaking News! Rood & Riddle Sponsors FEI World Games

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!!

2010 FEI World Equestrian Games at Kentucky Horse Park

2010 will mark the first time in history that the World Equestrian Games, showcasing 8 equine sports, will be held in the United States at our fabulous Kentucky Horse Park! The events will include showjumping, dressage, eventing, reining, vaulting, endurance, para-equestrian, and driving. During this major event, they expect over 500,000 to attend over the September 25 through October 10th time frame. They expect over 800 competitors and 900 horses! You can learn more about this significant event, including how to get tickets and volunteer at:
http://www.feigames2010.org/