Lexington, KY – September 25, 2010 – Equestrian Life is the Official Social Media Network of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG), which will run from September 25-October 10, 2010, in Lexington, Kentucky. Equestrian Life, the website that has brought you live webcasting and social networking from events such as the Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix and the USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals, has launched “WEG CONNECT” at www.equestrianlife.com/weg to allow people from across the world to be part of the excitement of the Games from the convenience of their computers.
“Equestrian Life was chosen as the Official Social Media Network Partner of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games because of the quality of their content and their deep knowledge of social media and networking,” stated Marty Bauman of Classic Communications, which is overseeing Media Services and Operations for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. “We wanted the world to be able to experience the 2010 Games even if they cannot be here with us in Kentucky. Equestrian Life’s WEG CONNECT is one way that this can happen.”
WEG CONNECT is the place where everyone will come together to discuss the Games online. If you can’t make it to Kentucky to see these historic events in person, you can join a community and connect with other people who also care deeply about the Games, the athletes, the competition, and the stories behind the scenes.
At WEG CONNECT on Equestrian Life, you can join in with tens of thousands of equestrian fans to discuss the competition using live chat on WEG Talk, see members’ photos in the WEG CONNECT photo gallery, and view the latest WEG CONNECT videos produced by Equestrian Life which will bring you closer to the people and stories leading up to the Games.
“Our goal is to bring the WEG to a worldwide, passionate audience whether or not someone can be there in person. Social networking makes it possible to still have a deep connection to an event by experiencing it through the lucky few who are able to be there in person. Via our WEG CONNECT section, people who are at the WEG can make sure that the rest of the world is able to experience firsthand what they are experiencing in person. WEG CONNECT is a great way to connect the worldwide audience of equestrians and fans around this historic event,” stated Deana Bergquist, President and Co-Founder of Equestrian Life.
One of the features on the WEG CONNECT page is WEG TALK, which provides a platform for real-time chatting. There is also a WEG CONNECT photo gallery, a place where WEG spectators will upload their photos from the Games so you can see and can feel part of the action from wherever you are.
A special feature of WEG CONNECT is an extensive video collection of hours of original television programming created by Equestrian Life. The videos feature the athletes who are part of the Games or who were part of the road leading up to the Games. All of the videos can be viewed anytime, anywhere at www.equestrianlife.com for free.
This week’s WEG CONNECT television series is “A Rider’s Story,” which focuses on two U.S. Show Jumpers, McLain Ward and Laura Kraut, who will represent the U.S. at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
Starting September 27, there will be three new WEG CONNECT videos:
“The Mane Event: Vaulting” – Garrod’s Spring Classic at a beautiful winery and horse facility in the hills of Saratoga, California. A selection trial for the World Equestrian Games.
“A Rider’s Story: Devon Maitozo and Megan Benjamin” – Enjoy the touching stories of the dedication and passion of two U.S. World Equestrian Games Vaulting Team riders, Devon Maitozo and Megan Benjamin.
“A Rider’s Story: Shawn Flarida and Craig Schmersal” – Enjoy the touching and inspiring stories of two U.S. World Equestrian Games Reining Team riders, Shawn Flarida and Craig Schmersal.
Catch all of Equestrian Life’s television programming and original content premieres every Monday on HRTV and then online anytime at www.equestrianlife.com/videos.
WEG CONNECT is a vibrant, exciting place online to connect with other people who care about the Games as much as you do. Membership is free and you do not have to be a member to watch all of the videos. Log on to Equestrian Life today and become part of the conversation!
About Equestrian Life
Equestrian Life is a dynamic media company dedicated to the equestrian community and horse lovers across all breeds and disciplines. Equestrian Life’s website, www.equestrianlife.com, is a leading social media website for equestrians with cutting edge social media features. EquestrianLife.com is focused on providing its community with all the information and tools they need to learn and connect with other horse lovers who share the same passion. Equestrian Life is also the official television partner of HRTV for its non-racing programming, providing national exposure to key equestrian events and a wide range of other entertainment programming about horses and horse enthusiasts. Equestrian Life is the Official Social Media Partner of the U.S. Dressage Federation, the U.S. Pony Club, the Kentucky Horse Council, and the 2009 & 2010 USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals and is an official YouTube Channel Partner.
Equestrian Life.com is a leading social media Web site for equestrians with cutting edge social media features. Some of these features include people and horse profiles, status updates, photo uploading and galleries, Q&A, groups, instructional videos, comments, alerts and messaging, blogs, online radio, event and business directories, birthday reminders, ratings, and tagging.
The other major arm of the Equestrian Life website are their videos. Expert content, focused around high-definition videos, provides users with instruction on topics across veterinary medicine, horsemanship, riding styles, lesson ideas and horse and rider health. Live event coverage provides site visitors with the opportunity to participate in a wide range of exciting events from their computers. Equestrian Life.com gives you all of the tools and information that you need to define, track, and realize your equestrian goals while having fun and meeting new people!