Between 21 August and 25 August 2000, over 230 horses will arrive in Australia to begin a two-week quarantine period before they compete in the equestrian events of the Games.

To keep everyone informed on the arrival of horses, venue access rules and the logistics involved in flying them to Australia for the Games, a comprehensive Media Briefing will be held at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre. This briefing will explain the strict media access rules that will apply to these horses both at the Sydney Airport and at the venue. The briefing will be followed by a comprehensive tour of the equestrian venue and its facilities.

1.00pm, Thursday, 17 August 2000

Sydney International Equestrian Centre, Wallgrove Road Horsley Park

Please enter the venue via the Main Entry Gate on Wallgrove Road. Media will be provided with Venue Bump-In Security Day Passes upon arrival.
Media Parking is available in the Main Entry car park.

The Media is also invited to the Horses Arrival Press Conference, which will be held at the Sydney Airport Media Centre (northern end, International Terminal) at approximately 9.30pm on Monday, 21 August.

Media contacts: Stephen Cook on 0414 683 689 or Lucia Montanarella, Venue Press Mgr, on 0417 421 903

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Source: FEI