2002 World Equestrian Games

Introduction to the Event

WEG Under Construction

Jaime heads up the construction of the Garrapilos site, which is 17 kilometers north of Jerez, about a 15 to 20 minute drive. Jaime works hard and expects the same from his crew of close to 50 people. They start working at 7:30 a.m. and often work well into the evening, only taking a short lunch break, despite the fact that in Spain most people take an afternoon siesta. Jaime made it clear to his workers when they were hired that there would be no siestas until the Games are over.

Now Jaime and his crew are finishing up the last minute things. "I wanted to finish early so that I could have time to do the little things," he explained. Jaime and his staff work closely together.

In fact everyone works very closely to finish up the venues in time for the influx of guests. It's about helping each other, both in preparation for the Games and during the Games. "That's always been a WEG concept," explained Lucia. "The bigger disciplines support the smaller ones."

In fact this will be the first time that seven equestrian disciplines will all be showcased in one place, with the new addition of Reining. And it will be an event to remember as Jerez readies itself to open its doors to the world.