Economic Impact of 2010 World Equestrian Games Revealed

The 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games had an economic impact of $201.5 million, Kentucky Governor Steve
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The 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington had an economic impact of $201.5 million, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear announced today.

"The World Equestrian Games were indeed a success and this report illustrates the positive result that our local and state governments, our sponsors, the many volunteers, the business community, and the citizens of the Commonwealth working together can have," Gov. Beshear said. "It also underscores the important role of the Kentucky Horse Park and the legacy the games will have for future years."

Gov. Beshear; First Lady Jane Beshear; Alltech founder Pearse Lyons, PhD, DSc; Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Secretary Marcheta Sparrow; and Kentucky Horse Park Executive Director John Nicholson participated in the announcement today (June 27) at the Kentucky Horse Park.

"The World Equestrian Games was a unique opportunity to reaffirm our standing as ‘Horse Capital of the World,’ as well as promote tourism and business in Kentucky," said Jane Beshear. "To witness the event firsthand, from its inception to the closing ceremony of the final day, I am thrilled with its success and want to thank everyone who took part in creating and executing such a tremendous, historic event for our state

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