World Equestrian Events

Racing Festival Grabs Attention at ADIHEX

In front of the Welcome Attraction

Festival’s innovative stand proves huge attraction 26 September, 2018, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ The 16th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) opened in the capital city of Abu Dhabi, UAE, at the Abu Dhabi Exhibition Center (ADNEC) on Tuesday, 25 September 2018, and immediately began to entrance guests and patrons.…

Davies Wins US Leg of HH Sheikha Lateefa Bint Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan International Pony Championship

Teddy Davis

Davies qualifies for final in Abu Dhabi25 September 2018, Lexington, Kentucky, USA ~ Maryland’s Teddy Davies became the ninth youngster to qualify for the final of the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival’s HH Sheikha Lateefa Bint Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan International Pony Championship series to be…

Sheikh Mansoor Festival Supports Equestrian Hall at ADIHEX

24 September 2018, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ The 16th edition of the annual Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition, ADIHEX, will be held from 25-29 September 2018, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Held under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman…

Update: Endurance competition at FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 

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14 September 2018, Tryon, North Carolina, USA ~ FEI President Ingmar De Vos, FEI Veterinary Director Göran Akerström and President of the Endurance Veterinary Commission Thomas Timmons addressed media with the following update: The False Start Regarding the false start, the FEI President advised that two members of the independent Equestrian Community Integrity Unit are…

Heavy Rains Force Rescheduling at FEI World Equestrian Games

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Important update on rescheduling of the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 weekend timetable14 September 2018, Tryon, North Carolina, USA 9 pm (EST) ~ The latest weather forecast from the National Weather Service, which has an onsite weather station here at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), shows heavy rain starting on Saturday evening through…

HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival to Stage Three Races in Italy

Races to be run on Saturday 15 September at L’Chilivani racecourse 14 September 2018, Ozieri, Italy – The L’Chilivani racecourse located in the hamlet of Chilivani in the municipality of Ozieri, Italy, will host three races under the umbrella of the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival on…

Walker Snatches Victory on Insignia at Lingfield Meet

Lingfield Race 9 September

6 September 2018, Lingfield Park, UK ~ It was the first time back at Lingfield Park racecourse for the Arabian Racing Organisation for some time and ARO were met with a very warm reception from everyone at this lovely Surrey track. The race result was something of a family affair for reigning champion trainer James…

Ireland’s Walsh strikes on Akoya for Trainer Van den Bos

HH Sheikha Fatima Apprentice race in Copenhagen3 September 2018, Copenhagen, Denmark ~ Ireland’s Apprentice jockey Eoin Walsh scored a narrow win on the Dutch-trained Akoya in the Danish leg of the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival’s HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Apprentice World Championship series race on…

Rennie Runs Away with New Zealand HH Sheikha Lateefa Bint Mansoor Pony Championship Race

HH Sheikha Lateefa Bint Mansoor Al Nahyan International Pony championship race2 September 2018, Hastings, New Zealand ~ Caitlin Rennie from the Palmerston North Pony Club won the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival’s HH Sheikha Lateefa Bint Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan International Pony championship race held on…

Copenhagen Shows Strong Field For Apprentice Race

HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Apprentice race in Copenhagen on Sunday1 September 2018, Copenhagen, Denmark ~ Denmark’s Klampenborg racecourse plays host to the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival’s HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Apprentice World Championship series race on Sunday, 2 September 2018. Apprentice jockeys from around…

Shadwell Passages

30 August 2018, UK ~ Shadwell sadly announces the death of one of its Arabian stallions, CHNDAKA. The son of DORMANE was bred in France from a family that has produced many outstanding racehorses, such as DARIKE, MALIK D’OR, MANIFIK, and KALIF D’OR. CHNDAKA started his racing career in France, trained by Francis Lopez. At four,…

Maraasem Wins the Dahman-Wathba Stallions Cup in Dax, France

19 August 2018, Dax, France ~ Three-year-old filly Maraasem, owned by HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum won the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival’s Dahman-Wathba Stallions Cup in Dax, France on Friday, 10 August 2018. Trained by Francois Rohaut and ridden by Francois-Xavier Bertras, Maraasem (Akim De…

Generation Z Athletes at FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018

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“Generation Z” athletes aiming to shine at FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 201817 August 2018, Lausanne (SUI) ~ Over 100 “Generation Z” athletes – born between the mid-1990s and early 2000s – have been named on the nominated entry list for next month’s FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018, the pinnacle of equestrian sport, in…

Declarations Up for Chelmsford City Racecourse

Arabian races on Sunday, 19 August17 August 2018, Chelmsford City, UK ~ The card of seven races has held up well following excellent entries for this popular track as declarations have landed. ARO will be welcoming Sponsors, Wathba Stallions and the Royal Cavalry of Oman for a day of competitive Arabian racing. The Wathba Stallions…

Follow the USA Endurance Team on the Road to the WEG

Mark Dial at the World Equestrian Championships in Slovakia

7 August 2018, USA ~ Horsereporter interviewed US Endurance Chef d’Equipe, Mark Dial, with added comments by the US Equestrian Marketing on members of the USA Endurance Squad and their qualifications. We also learned some details on how to watch the Endurance Venue on 12 September 2018.         Can you share with…

Whoa There! Consumption Pace is Key to Controlling Cushings

Versatile Arabian senior citizen aided by slow feeding5 August 2018,California ~ Dr. Susanne Lanini has not let Cushings Disease deprive her now 18-year-old Arabian Just In Kayce from a full, fun life. Since she received his diagnosis four years ago, careful management has enabled the versatile horse to continue and excel in dressage, trail riding,…

Hondier wins HH Sheikha Lateefa race in Deauville, France

Setting the bar for future racers6 August 2018, Deauville, France ~ Jad Hondier on Small and Mighty won the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival’s HH Sheikha Lateefa Bint Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan International Pony championship race held at the Deauville race course in France on Sunday,…

Hussein Abdali Gained Immeasurable Knowledge from his Mentorship in Ireland

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IFHRA program – A great experience5 August 2018, UAE ~ The mentorship program of the International Federation of Horse Racing Academies, IFHRA, is gaining momentum with several equestrian-related individuals making use of the initiative to hone their skills. One such beneficiary is Hussein Abdali, who recently finished his Mentorship Program at Kildangan Stud Farm, Ireland.…

HH Sheikha Lateefa Pony Race in Deauville, France

Pony race series continues for young riders on Sunday, 5 August4 August 2018, Deauville, France ~ Eleven young riders will be vying for honors in the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival’s HH Sheikha Lateefa Bint Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan International Pony championship race to be held…

German Team Wins Five Gold Medals at ECAHO European Championships Sports Arabians 2018 Austria

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4 August 2018, Austria ~ The ECAHO European Championships Sports Arabians held from 26-29 July 2018, at Wiener Neustadt, Austria, was a quality and quantity success. The four-day competition showed the best of purebred Arabians from 8 ECAHO member countries from Austria, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland Switzerland and Sweden. Classes included three International Championships…