The Austrian Equestrian Federation has expressed its interest to host the 2018 World Equestrian Games. Pferde Plus has disclosed that the race track of Magna Racino in Ebreichsdorf, Austria, will be the host venue in case Austria wins the bid.
Sissy Max-Theurer, president of the Austrian Equestrian Federation, said in an interview that "Frank Stronach came forward with the idea and we as federation like to support it. I think it's the ideal location, like in Aachen, maybe even with more possibilities concerning indoor schools, arenas and stabling. Everything is concentrated on one location and everything is already there. Nothing would need to be built extra."
All 2018 WEG candidates will need to give a presentation of their venue and management plan in the spring of 2012. "How great we value our chances all depends on our competitors, but Ebreichsdorf is certainly a serious candidate. We have the ideal conditions.
Other candidates are Australia, Canada, Hungary, Morrocco, Russia, Schweden, and the USA (Wellington).
The Magna Racino equestrian centre was originally a race track but since the last two years it has also been hosting international show jumping competitions. Major constructions were carried out in 2010. In 2012 the venue will host the 2012 European Juniog and Young Rider Show Jumping Championships.
Source: Pferde Plus
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