Sydney venues: No 1 Equestrian Centre

Capacity: 20,000 - 50,000 people.

Capacity: 20,000 - 50,000 people.

Can't they make up their minds? With 25 kilometres of trails spread over 80 hectares of native bushland, who really knows how many they can squeeze in?

What's it called? Horsley Park.

Should that not be Horsey Park? No.

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Sweat factor: In Atlanta they had to hose down the animals to keep them cool because of the high humidity, especially in eventing, which led to cries of cruelty. Then again, Sydney should be cooler.

Cost: $37 million Australian dollars plus $6 million for surrounding parkland.

Bed & Breakfast: There is stabling for 340 horses along with facilities for grooms, quarantine and veterinary offices.

Green and peaceful: The centre is located 28 kilometres from Homebush Bay and Sydney, and waste disposal includes on-site composting. Water smart fittings and energy-efficient lighting systems are used throughout.