Comments on Behind the Bit: WEG 2010: I'll be watching it on video...

It'll be Rolex for me, too!

2009-11-11T22:05:58.249-05:00

It'll be Rolex for me, too!

You are too right. I'd have free lodging as I gre...

2009-11-11T21:47:09.689-05:00

You are too right. I'd have free lodging as I grew up 45 minutes from KHP so my parents still live there. But really -- if I want to watch world class horsepeople, I can just go to Rolex which is (for now) still a LOT cheaper and happens every year. I will spend my money on my horse instead!

Yeah I was all pumped up to go until I saw the tic...

2009-11-10T20:07:13.691-05:00

Yeah I was all pumped up to go until I saw the ticket prices. *x* So instead I'm going to Devon next year, just for the breed show. Wonder how the performance classes are going to look attendance wise? I'm also going to go to KY to see the Breeders' Cup races.

I bought tickets. $750 for the dressage, which did...

2009-11-10T15:43:58.822-05:00

I bought tickets. $750 for the dressage, which did not include the opening ceremonies. I have opted for not bothering with those, although the rest of our party is. This was the early-bird price, too. We have also rented a house in lieu of spending tons on hotels in the area. The housing was no bargain, either -- $1000 PER DAY. This works out to roughly $120/day per person, so about the same as a

Yeah, unfortunately I can't commit to those kind o...

2009-11-10T09:33:14.901-05:00

Yeah, unfortunately I can't commit to those kind of ticket prices right now. I'd love to see an event or two because it is a once in a lifetime thing ... especially when I live less than a 5-hour drive away. I'm still planning on going and paying general admission to go the KY Horse Park and check out the Equine Village and tradeshow. Since I can drive, and I have friends in Lexington

12x12x12? What are they? Drunk? Charge that much m...

2009-11-10T08:06:07.217-05:00

12x12x12? What are they? Drunk? Charge that much money and presume to tell me what kind of handbag I can carry? My wallet is about six inches long, a handbag that size is useless to me! What? Are they used to trophy bimbos with their cute little evening bags? $3000? I don't think so. That's more then three months board for me. And they're going to put restrictions on the bag I can

This sounds like so much fun, but you're right.......

2009-11-10T07:32:18.633-05:00

This sounds like so much fun, but you're right....WAY overpriced. I guess in the end, the t-shirt might be the way to go!

I bought my tickets on 9/25 the day they went on s...

2009-11-10T00:23:44.720-05:00

I bought my tickets on 9/25 the day they went on sale, figuring it was a once in a lifetime opportunity for WEG in the U.S. I bought opening ceremonies, grand prix, freestyle, and cross country for about $1,200 and it took me 3 paychecks to get the Visa paid off. I'm kicking myself now, I've been horse shopping since August and have fallen head over heals for a mare that's about

I was sooo excited when I heard the WEGs were goin...

2009-11-09T22:03:02.309-05:00

I was sooo excited when I heard the WEGs were going to be in the U.S.

Yeah, and then I saw the prices. I'll just stick with a t-shirt and watching it on NBC (at least they're broadcasting it! yes!)

I have better things to spend my money on... like a horse :)

I did not need to think about that at all. Exmoor ...

2009-11-09T20:02:38.224-05:00

I did not need to think about that at all. Exmoor Pony trekking is definitely the better choice. I get my dressage fill on late night RFDTV. I look forward to your blogs on the Exmoor ponies.

Traded a saddle to a friend for Olympic tickets ba...

2009-11-09T18:47:34.488-05:00

Traded a saddle to a friend for Olympic tickets back in '96. Not sure I have saddle worth a trip to the WEG.

Too bad the prices are so high. The real grass roots horsemen who would really appreciate all the skill and talent in the competition probabaly won't be there. The people used to "buying" all the success will.