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Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Announces Contest Winner

03/23/2007

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc. announced today that Daniela Augustin-Koppelman of Switzerland has won a trip for two to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010 based on a contest initiated at the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games.

"We were amazed by the response we received with this contest," stated Jack Kelly, CEO of the World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc. "There was a high interest from the international community about attending the 2010 Games and we will be excited to host Ms. Augustin at our games."

"We are very, very happy," stated Ms. Augustin. "And we are looking for ward to our trip to Kentucky in 2010."

Ms. Augustin and a guest will receive round trip airfare, hotel accommodations and tickets to the event. The Switzerland resident was drawn randomly from more than 6,000 entries. The contest was conducted on the grounds of the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany.

The travel arrangements will be handled by the Official Travel Partner of the 2010 Games, Short's Travel.

"We are very proud to be a part of this terrific event," stated Krista Greathouse of Short's Travel. "We'll make sure Ms. Augustin and her guest receive red carpet treatment during their stay."

The 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, to be held at the Kentucky Horse Park, are the world championships of the eight equestrian disciplines recognized by the FEI, and are held every four years. The Games have never before been held outside of Europe; nor have all eight disciplines ever previously been held together at a single site- both firsts that will be achieved at the Kentucky Horse Park. The 2010 Games are expected to have a statewide economic impact of $150 million. It is anticipated that more than 600,000 spectators will attend the 16-day competition.

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