Countdown to WEG - 9 Days To Go!

Only 9 days to go!

Excitement is building at Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky and across the Equestrian world, in anticipation of kick-off for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

Horsezone are proud to be sponsoring the Equestrian Australia WEG coverage and we're all waiting impatiently for the start of what will be a rivetting 16 days of competition! There are sure to be many highs and lows, stand out performances and edge of seat competitions at this, the biggest sporting event in the USA for the whole of 2010. In a country that really loves sport of all kinds, it is amazing to think that his year's largest event, for the entire USA nation, is an equestrian event! The Americans definitely know how to put on a show and we're sure they will pull out all the stops for WEG and provide an outstanding event that will long be remembered.

For those of us not fortunate enough to be travelling to Kentucky, do not despair, you too can feel like you're there, by visiting the Horsezone links to Hamish Cargill and Dave Cameron's videos from the heart of the action - commencing 25 September. Visit the Horsezone Facebook page now for a preview video. Hamish and Dave will report on all the excitement and behind the scenes goings-on at WEG and of course, the Australian competitors' performances in all 8 disciplines.

There are two lucky Australians who we know will be attending WEG and cheering on our team, winner of the Horsezone WEG competition, Nina Finch and her eventing partner Clinton Van Der Sanden, who own Rowes Lagoon Training Stables, near Goulburn in NSW. Nina has a passion for eventing but as a child enjoyed Pony Club and the Arabian and Hack showing scene. Being such a passionate horse enthusiast, we're sure Nina will have a fantastic time at WEG and look forward to hearing how the trip went!

As a recap of the team, below are the competitors who will be representing Australia in the eight WEG disciplines:

Eventing

• Christopher Burton and Holstein Park Leilani, owned by Jean and Jade Findlay


• Sam Griffiths and Happy Times, owned by Dinah Posford and Juliet Donald


• Sonja Johnson and Ringwould Jaguar, owned by Jim and Augusta Saunders, Dan and Phoebe Johnson


• Megan Jones and Kirby Park Irish Jester, owned by Margaret and Peter Jones


• Paul Tapner and Inonothing, owned by Jenny and Claus Waaler


• Stuart Tinney and either Vettori, owned by Peter O’Connell and Kathy Ward; or Panamera, owned by Tim Game

Dressage

• Hayley Beresford and Relampago do Retiro owned by Eduard Fischer and Hayley Beresford


• Lyndal Oatley and Potifar owned by Carol and Sandy Oatley


• Brett Parbery and Victory Salute owned by Carolyn Lieutenant


• Rachael Sanna and Jaybee Alabaster owned by Bev Edwards

Jumping

• Edwina Alexander and Itot du Chateau 1996 gelding (Le Tot de Semilly) owned by Stal Tops and Edwina Alexander, C. Van Opstal


• Chris Chugg and Vivant 1998 stallion (Fuego), owned by Bev Edwards, Chris and Helen Chugg


• James Patterson-Robinson and Niack De L'Abbaye 1998 stallion (Diamant de Semilly), owned by Ger Poels


• Matt Williams and Urleven van de Helle 1997 gelding (Esprite de Conquete) owned by Thomas Mecan

Reining

• Warwick Schiller


• Warren Backhouse


• Shauna Larcombe


• Martin Larcombe


• Robyn Schiller (Alternate)

Carriage Driving

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