Nearby World Equestrian Games Has Impact on Anderson

The FEI World Equestrian Games, being held just 80 miles up the road in Mill Springs, N.C., began Tuesday at the Tryon International Equestrian Center, bringing together many of the planet's top horses for 13 days of event. The event, which is held every four years, has impacted the Anderson area as well, with horse owners and their crews staying in Anderson hotels, and volunteers from the county participating in the games.

Billed as one of the biggest events on the global sporting calendar, the FEI World Equestrian Games bring together eight equestrian World Championship caliber events Jumping, Dressage and Para-Equestrian Dressage, Eventing, Driving, Endurance, Vaulting and Reining are all included on the competition schedule, while equestrian-focused demonstrations and exhibitions are also be hosted throughout the duration of the event.