To mark the 50-day countdown to the opening of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ in Lexington, Kentucky, the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), the governing body of horse sport, has posted on its website a special video message from the founder and president of the event’s title sponsor Alltech.

Dr Pearse Lyons speaks of the excitement in the build-up to the event and the impact it will have on Alltech and on the city of Kentucky, the state and equestrian sport overall. He also explains how visitors can enjoy the “unbridled spirit of Kentucky”.Dublin-born Dr Lyons founded Alltech, a leader in the animal health and nutrition industry, 30 years ago in Lexington, Kentucky.The video message is available at www.fei.orgThe Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ are the FEI’s flagship event and are the world championships for Dressage, Eventing, Driving, Jumping, Vaulting, Reining, Endurance and Para-Dressage.The Games take place at the Kentucky Horse Park from 25 September to 10 October 2010. For tickets and information, visit: www.alltechfeigames.com or contact the Alltech ticket hotline +1888-934-2010.