[Lexington, KENTUCKY]— Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital will be the Official Equine Hospital and Veterinary Partner for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, as announced today by the World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc.   Rood and Riddle is the first sponsorship partner since Alltech became the Games’ title sponsor.

"We are incredibly honored and excited to be forming this partnership with the highest level of horse sport in the international equestrian community," said Dr. Bill Rood, Hospital Director. "We are well prepared as a hospital to meet the variety of veterinary services that these World Championship horses may need leading up to and during the 2010 Games."

Lexington-based Rood & Riddle is a full-service equine hospital established in 1986 as a referral center for horses requiring specialized medical and surgical care. Today Rood & Riddle is known and respected throughout the world for its innovative and highly skilled treatment of horses. The hospital facility offers a full range of services including surgery, internal medicine, advanced diagnostic imaging, a focused Podiatry Center and a specialized Reproductive Center. The practice also provides ambulatory services (on-site care) for breeding farms, sport horse facilities, horse shows and events, with a variety of services, including emergency and preventative care, general reproduction, lameness, radiography, podiatry, and internal medicine.

"Our reputation stems from our unwavering commitment to quality, both in the care of horses and in our relationship with clients and community," said Dr. Tom Riddle.  “We measure our success by our clients' success—and to work with the highest level of equine athletes as they come to compete in Lexington, Kentucky, is a landmark achievement in the history of our veterinary practice."

Rood and Riddle’s sponsorship grew from an early interest in creating an ongoing association between the hospital and the equine industry, as well as Alltech.   The equine hospital is the second Kentucky-based sponsor of the 2010 Games.

"Alltech is dedicated to the equine industry, through our passion for creating excellence in performance through nutrition," stated Alltech President Dr. Pearse Lyons.  "It is only natural for Rood and Riddle to join Alltech in promoting and achieving the highest level of performance for our equine competitors in 2010. This creates a world-class partnership between two Kentucky companies."

With offices in the heart of horse country, World Games 2010 Foundation CEO Jack Kelly says the international equestrian community will greatly appreciate the hospital’s world-class facilities in 2010.

"Rood and Riddle is world-renowned particularly for their specialized services, as well as their individual care for both the four-legged patients and their owners," said Kelly.  "While we certainly hope that no horse will need emergency services during the Games, it is only fitting that an equine hospital with such an outstanding reputation—and a nearby location—is able to sign on as our veterinary partner.  Their sponsorship will contribute to the legacy of the Games' success."

The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, to be held at the Kentucky Horse Park September 25-October 10, 2010, are the world championships of the eight equestrian disciplines recognized by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (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.

Alltech is the proud sponsor of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010™.

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Photo Caption (l-r): Jack Kelly, CEO, World Games 2010 Foundation; Dr. Pearse Lyons, president and founder, Alltech; Dr. Tom Riddle, Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital; Dr. Bill Rood, Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital