The Alltech Arena is a 5,517-seat multi-purpose

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. The facility, named for the title sponsor Alltech, opened on the grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park in July 2009. It was originally constructed for the

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. The arena is owned by the

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and is managed by the Kentucky Horse Park. The arena is currently home to

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State Wrestling Tournament, the Alltech National Horse Show, and numerous equestrian related events.Alltech National Horse Show
Retrieved 2014-03-12.

Sports

The arena was the home of the Bluegrass Warhorses of the

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during the team's only season in 2014.

References

External links

Official site of the Kentucky Horse Park

Alltech Arena Event Calendar

2010 FEI World Equestrian Games
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