The World Games 2010 Foundation Announces Competitors for Kentucky Cup Reining 

 Major rivalries will meet at the Kentucky Horse Park when Kentucky Cup Reining, the official test event of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, slides into the indoor arena.
 
The CRIO4*Kentucky Cup Reining test event will feature riders from rival countries, Mexico, Canada and the United States.   Several riders competing in the test event have also competed in previous World Equestrian Games including USA teammates Shawn Flarida, Tom McCutcheon and Aaron Ralston. All test events for the 2010 Games are sanctioned by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI).  
 
USA:
Rider/Horse
Shawn Flarida/Tejons Impy
Tom McCutcheon/Darlin Not Painted
Aaron Ralston/Smart Spook
Dell Hendricks/Starbucks Sidekick
 
Canadia:
Rider/Horse
Lisa Coulter/Hollywood Aces
Francois Gauthier/Smartys Lil Image
Dave Young/Angels Mark
Jason Grimshaw/Chics Sonata

Mexico:
Rider/Horse
Alberto Hawa/Undeclared
Jorge Ramirez/Undeclared
Ruben Pacheco/Undeclared
Jose Vazquez/Undeclared
 
The Kentucky Cup Reining test event will be held July 21 and 23 in the new indoor arena at the Kentucky Horse Park.  The team competition will begin at 10 a.m. July 21, and the individual final competition will be held July 23 at 7p.m.  Admission is free to the public, and parking is $3 during the day and $5 after 5 p.m.   Doors will open one hour prior to competition.
 
About the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games:

The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are the world championships of eight equestrian disciplines recognized by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI). Her Royal Highness Princess Haya is the current president of the FEI. The Games are held every four years and this will be the first occurrence in the United States.

The Games will be broadcast on NBC Sports, which has marked the largest commitment to network coverage of equestrian sport in U.S. television history. The 2010 Games are expected to have a statewide economic impact of $150 million, and current sponsors include Alltech, Rolex, John Deere, Ariat International, Inc and Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital. For more information on the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, please visit www.alltechfeigames.com
 
Media Contact:
Amy Walker
859-225-2010 ext. 235
awalker@feigames2010.org