Sunday 14 February 2016, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ Thakif, owned by HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan was once again on target when winning the Dh 3 million Group 1 HH The President Cup for Purebred Arabian horses at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club racecourse on Sunday, 14 February. In last year’s running, Thakif…
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Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Wins President’s Cup on Shaddad
190 riders take part in FEI 160-km CEI 3* ride 13 February 2016, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ Riding 12-year-old gelding Anglo/Arabian Shaddad, Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Juma Al Maktoum edged out Indian rider Madhu Singh on Mustafa to win the prestigious 160-km HH The President of the UAE Endurance Cup at the Emirates International Endurance Village…
FEI and EEF On Accord for Endurance Measures for 2016 season
13 February 2016, UAE ~ The FEI, as part of its continued efforts to ensure strong measures for Endurance in the UAE are taken, has today held talks with the Emirates Equestrian Federation (EEF) in Abu Dhabi (UAE). FEI Endurance Director Manuel Bandeira de Mello met with EEF Vice President Mohammad Alkamali, EEF Secretary General…
Top Purebred Arabians to Battle in Sunday’s Dh.3 million HH President’s Cup flat race
Ten 4WD cars on offer for Saturday’s HH President’s Cup endurance ride12 February 2016, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ The spotlight will once again be on Abu Dhabi when the city hosts the HH The President of the UAE Endurance Cup on Saturday, 13 February, and the HH The President’s Cup flat races for Purebred Arabians…
HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival 2016 Calendar of Events
Italy, Lebanon, and Australian Gold Coast join expanding world of Arabian horse races 11 February 2016, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ The HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival’s calendar of events for the year 2016 was unveiled at a press conference held at the Anantara Eastern Mangroves in Abu…
Highest Rating Yet for 2015 to Al Mourtajez at 130
5 February 2015, France ~ The top rated horse in the 2015 International Classification for 4 yos and upwards is Al Mourtajez (Dahess x Arwa (Nuits St Georges) with a rating of 130. This rating is based on his five lengths win in the Paris based, Qatar Arabian World Cup, a performance which has earned him…
Lemartinel, O’Shea and Jaram win doubles at Al Ain racing
30 January 2016 Al Ain, UAE ~ Al Ain’s racecourse on 29 January provided a rich harvest for owner HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Eric Lemartinel, trainer at Al Asayl Stables, along with former UAE Champion jockeys, Tadhg O’Shea and Fernando Jaram, all who had winning doubles to celebrate at the meetings…
2015 USA Darley Nominees Announced by the ARABIAN RACING CUP
28 January 2016, USA ~ The Arabian Racing Cup announces the following nominees for the coveted USA Darley Awards. These nominees were selected by the Cup Stewards as the best of Arabian Racing in the U.S. for the year 2015. Beginning next week, the Darley Voting Academy will review detailed statistics and performance data from…
Australia’s National Day Race sees Dutch rider Win on Warrawee Naaziq
Cindy Klinkenberg wins HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship (IFAHR) race in Caulfield, Australia26 January 2016, Caulfield, Australia ~ The holiday crowd cheered as Purebred Arabians competed under invited lady jockeys from around the world in the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival on 26 January at the Victoria…
HH Sheikha Fatima Ladies Race To Spice up Caulfield’s Australian Day meeting
Australia National Day Celebraton at Caulfield Racecourse in Victoria24 January 2016, Melbourne, Australia ~ Tuesday’s, 26 January Caulfield races will have the benefit of the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival’s HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship (IFAHR) race on the day. This Australian leg of…
Dubai International Arabian Races Sponsors Race in Italy
Dubai International Arabian Races (DIAR) sponsors Italy’s first ever International Stakes Race for Purebred Arabians 22 January 2016, UAE ~ The committee of the Dubai International Arabian Races (DIAR) in association with ANICA (Associazione Nazionale Italiana Cavallo Arabo) are proud to announce that the first ever IFAHR authorized stakes race for purebred Arabians in Italy…
China Horse Industry Conference Set for 14-15 April
18 January 2015, Shanghai, China ~ HORFA2016, the China Horse Industry Conference and Fair to be held from 14-15 April 2016, in Shanghai, will be a good B2B platform for investors, buyers and industry vendors, according to organizers. The Beijing Olympics in 2008 provided a significant boost for the Chinese equestrian industry The HORFA project…
Al Nabooda Leads a Treble at Abu Dhabi Racing
17 January 2016, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ Its been a landmark season for Khalid Khalifa Al Nabooda, a prominent local owner-breeder. On Sunday, 17 January, he continued his winning ways to celebrate a three-timer at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club’s meeting in the nation’s capital. Al Nabooda’s tally for the season is now 17, already…
Swedish Delight in Oman in Ladies World Championship Series
Stolt wins on Graffiti in HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship (IFAHR) series opener 16 January 2016, Muscat, Oman ~ For the second year in a row it was a Swedish lady jockey’s win in the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival’s HH Sheikha Fatima Bint…
Second UK Lad Benefits from RSF Mentorship Program
Ryan Colley from York will head to Lexington, Kentucky – benefit of the HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival-backed IFHRA initiative 16 January 2016 ~ Another worthy candidate has been chosen from the United Kingdom and will leave for a study program at Lexington, Kentucky, on 18 January, under the Racing Scholarship Fund (RSF) as part of…
The Best Job In the World with Arabian Horses – Horsereporter with Ally Nelson
14 January 2016, Scottsdale, Arizona ~ The Scottsdale Arabian Horse Farm Tour is in it’s ninth year. The recent tour from 31 December 2015 – 3 January 2016 allowed thirteen of the valley’s prestigious Arabian horse farms to show off their best. During the four-day event, the public was invited to a free garden showcase of…
Amateurs Face Off With Pros in Ladies Championship Qualifer in Oman
14 January, Muscat, Oman ~ Oman’s lady jockey Azhar Al Wardi will be looking to make the best of home conditions in the HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship (IFAHR) race at the Al Rahba Racecourse in Muscat on 15 January, 2016. Al Wardi, one of the better-known flat-race jockeys from the Gulf…
Al Asayl On Top at Al Ain Racing
Three doubles on Saturday night fixture10 January 2016, Al Ain, UAE ~ Najm Alemerat (Dormane (FR) x Fryga (US) made a determined run in the Mezied Handicap feature race at Al Ain Racecourse’s 9 January evening fixture. The Eric Lemartinel-trained seven-year-old chased the leaders to the final turn and after rounding the bend was sent…
HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum wins HH Endurance Cup
International event attracts 227 riders representing 41 countries9 January 2016, Dubai, UAE ~ The ninth renewal of the His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup 160km CEI *** presented by Longines on 9 January 2016, was won by HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum riding Ajayeb from MRM Stables. The win…
Julie Suhr, 91, Rides Challenging Miles in Rose Parade
Julie Suhr is truly a legend in the equestrian world of long-distance riding. Even though the route on 1 January 2016, was five and a half miles and not 100 miles, the effort was herculean for the 91-year-old Suhr. A veteran endurance rider and owner of 22 Tevis Cup Ride buckles (100 miles) and 3…
Meydan Group & Dubai Municipality Instigate Desert Litter Awareness
Municipality-Led My City My Environment Campaign Takes Note of Desert Destruction 7 January 2015, Dubai, UAE – The Meydan Group is pleased to partner with Dubai Municipality in an ongoing program to clean and preserve Dubai’s desert areas through a new environmental initiative named ‘My Arena My Environment’ centered around the sport of endurance Riding.…
Dubai World Cup Carnival Arrives at Meydan Racecourse
Al Maktoum Challenge R1 Features Defending Champions in Both Purebred Arabian & Thoroughbred Ranks6 January 2015, Dubai, UAE ~ The opening meeting of the 2016 Dubai World Cup Carnival worth US$920,000 gets underway at Meydan Racecourse on 7 January and is highlighted by the Purebred Arabian and Thoroughbred versions of the Al Maktoum Challenge Round…
UK Jockey Begins Mentorship Program in Australia
HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival-supported initiative kicks off 7 January 5 January 2016, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ The much-awaited Racing Scholarship Fund (RSF), a first of its kind mentorship program initiated by the International Federation of Horse Racing Academies (IFHRA) headquartered in Abu Dhabi, kick-starts with British apprentice Tom Marquand heading for his mentorship program in…
Sniper De Monlau Makes Target in Abu Dhabi Feature Race
HH Sheikha Fatima honours Ms Sawaya 4 January 2016, Abu Dhabi~ ABU DHABI EQUESTRIAN CLUB’S highlight race gave a dramatic finish on Sunday night as Sniper De Monlau put paid to his rivals in the Listed Arabian Triple Crown Round One (1600m). The colt hit the front with 300 metres left to run before suddenly swerving…
ARO Welcomes Debbie Burt as Public Relations and Media Executive
4 January 2015, UK ~ The Arabian Racing Organisation (ARO), the sole authority for Arabian Horseracing in the UK operating with the support of the British Horseracing Authority, today announced the appointment of Debbie Burt of Equine Creative Media as their dedicated Public Relations and Media Executive. “ARO is delighted to welcome Debbie to the…
Debbie Burt Scores Success in Journalist Competition
22 December 2015, UK ~ Specialist Arabian photographer and journalist Deborah Burt has taken the top award in the 2015 Dubai International Arabian Races Journalists and Photographers Competition, repeating her success from 2010. Staged under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance, the…
RV Moulins Monarch Wins Listed Feature Abu Dhabi Championship
Tamooh S Wins Wathba Stud Farm Cup for Private Owners21 December 2015, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ RV Moulins Monarch provided owner-trainer Hassan Al Hammadi with a career milestone scoring an impressive win in the Listed Abu Dhabi Championship (1600m), the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club’s feature race on Sunday, 20 December. The Arkan Stables-based horseman was…
Al Hammadi Wins a Treble in Abu Dhabi
13 December 2015, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ It was a stellar meeting for freshman trainer Abdulla Al Hammadi for Al Ajban Stables who led in three of the five Purebred Arabian winners on Sunday, 13 December, at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club racecourse. He opened his winning account when the first race on the card…
The New Life of Trainer Elizabeth Bernard
Elizabeth Bernard speaks to Horsereporter (HR) about the changes in her life this year7 December 2015 ~ Jean-Francois Bernard and his wife and partner, Elizabeth, worked together for over 31 years training horses in many countries. When Jean-Francois became ill and passed away early in 2015, Elizabeth Bernard’s life quickly changed. In spite of huge challenges,…
The Secret Could Have Key to Sharjah Racing Success
4 December 2015, Sharjah, UAE ~ Visitors to Sharjah Racecourse will have to wait until the last race on 5 December to see the most valuable contest of the afternoon, a 1700m handicap where the weights are headed by Doug Watson’s The Secret. The maximum field of 16 have been declared and The Secret is…
Hariry Al Shaqab Wins Champion Senior Stallion in Paris
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2015 World Arabian Horse Champions Crowned in Paris 2 December, 2015 Paris, France ~ The World Arabian Horse Championships, Salon de Cheval in Paris, France, from 27-29 November 2015 at Paris Nord Villepinte have crowned the following: Full Results Below. Congratulations to: World Champion Senior Stallion – QAT – 21 points Hariry Al Shaqab (Marwan Al Shaqab…
Regulated Endurance Rides in Abu Dhabi Support Responsible Riding
Endurance Rule Change for Boudhieb Endurance1 December 2015, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ For the remainder of 2015 and in advance of the Endurance season of 2016, His Highness Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has taken the state of affairs in Group 7 endurance racing extremely seriously, in particular in the UAE, and for some…
HH Sheikha Fatima Cup CEN 100km Stages at Al Wathba
Over 100 lady riders for HH Sheikha Fatima Cup on Saturday, 28 November27 November 2015, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ Over 100 lady riders are expected to start in the Saturday 28 November endurance ride at the Emirates International Endurance Village in Al Wathba under the directives of HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. “The…