Lexington, Kentucky (USA)
2010
A total of 58 countries participated in the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™.
Jumping 120 participants (41 countries)
Dressage 65 participants (33 countries)
Para-Equestrian Dressage 60 participants (16 countries)
Eventing 80 participants (24 countries)
Driving 25 participants (19 countries)
Endurance 100 participants (29 countries)
Reining 63 participants (21 countries)
Vaulting 149 participants (17 countries)
Countries participating for the first time: Azerbaijan, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Singapore, Taipei, Turkey
2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™
"For the first time, the FEI World Equestrian Games have crossed an ocean to bring the best of our sport to another continent. We are witnessing a new beginning that will help spread the magic of horse sport and inspire young equestrian athletes to aim for the top” said FEI President HRH Princess Haya at the opening ceremony of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2010 in Kentucky, USA.
It was a first in so many ways - the first time for the Games to take place outside Europe, the first time for Para Dressage to join the seven other disciplines, the first time all the action would take place at a single location - the fabulous Kentucky Horse Park - and the first time the Games benefitted from an official sponsor; the animal health and nutrition group Alltech.
A total of 632 athletes and 752 horses from a record 58 countries fought hard for the 81 medals up for grabs. And in another first, the fact that they were all competing on the same site meant that the camaraderie evident in Aachen four years earlier was to be seen again as Jumping riders cheered on the Drivers, and Dressage riders welled up with emotion watching the supreme effort put in by their Para-counterparts.
The figures were impressive, 400 million television viewers, tickets sold in 63 countries and all 50 US states, 570,000 spectators from 61 countries and a local economic impact of $328 million.
Facts & Figures
- 8 World Championships
- 81 medals
- 632 athletes
- 752 horses
- 58 countries
- 507,022 attendees
- 6,000 dedicated volunteers
- 400 million television viewers
- 7.6 million page views to the Games website from 193 countries
- 16,800 feet of bike barricade
- 8 miles of linear fencing
- 396 temporary structures
- 70 temporary power generators
- 59 miles of electrical cable
- 20,000 temporary seats
- 500 flags
- 30,000 feet of extension cord
- 175,220 pounds of recyclable and compostable materials removed from the park
- 56% of waste diverted from landfills through green initiatives
- 62,707 school children visited the Games thanks to Alltech
- 1.1 million meals served to spectators, staff, athletes and volunteers
- Tickets sold in 63 countries and all 50 U.S. states
- 70% percent of ticket sales came from outside Kentucky
Some Figures at a Glance
- Actual local economic impact: $328 million
- 570,000 spectators from 61 nations
- 1,700 employees and volunteers
- 130 judges
- 76 stewards
- 100 veterinarians
- 965 grooms
- 1,200 journalists
- 300 photographers
- 380 TV crew members
- 70 hours of television coverage broadcast in 157 countries
- 2,500 bales of straw
- 5,000 bales of shavings
- 66,635 lbs. of hay
- 40,000 catered meals
- 6,000 honorary guests
- 100 hostesses
- 300 service/kitchen staff
- 270 exhibitors
- 68 car and van service vehicles
- 120 drivers