9 November 2014, Abu Dhabi ~ A focus on healthy ways to maintain jockey weight, general nutrition, and ongoing research and support for jockeys were hot topics at the closing session of the two-day HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak International Conference of Education and Training in Abu Dhabi. Moderated by Gary Capewell, nutritionists gave testimonials that were…
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Abu Dhabi Launches Season With G3 Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan Cup
Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak World Championships3 November 2014, Abu Dhabi ~ The culmination of the HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak World Championships and the valuable Group 3 Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup, are the undoubted highlights as racing returns to the Abu Dhabi turf on Sunday evening 9 November. With a Dhs420,000 prize fund,…
La Hoor wins QREC Owners Cup
8 November 2014, Doha ~ Hassan Ali Hassan Al Matwi’s La Hoor (Burning Sand- Pettra) proved superior to the opposition winning the Owners Cup, a Local Bred Pure Arabian Conditions race run over seven furlongs on Thursday, 6 November at the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC). La Hoor was brilliantly ridden to victory by Marco Monteriso.…
Apprentice Jockeys Get Career Experience From Experts at Conference
8 November, 2014, Abu Dhabi ~ Some interesting facts and finer details concerned with shaping professional jockeys came to the fore on the opening day of the HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak International Conference of Education and Training which got underway at the Anantara Hotel in Abu Dhabi on Friday morning (7 November). HE Aref Al…
HH Sheikh Mansoor Global Festival Adds Races for 2015
HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival increases Apprentice races to nine in 2015 7 November 2014, Abu Dhabi~ The Purebred Arabian horse racing fraternity, assembled in Abu Dhabi for the finals of the HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival events, got a sneak preview of the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival, which…
HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival Goes from Camel races to Fashion show
British Equestrian Industry Unites for Apprenticeship Reform
“We will produce a standard of apprenticeship for the equine industry that is world class and builds on existing strengths, with industry and the grooms benefiting from having specialised training in their chosen field.”3 November 2014, UK ~ Unprecedented unity by the equestrian industry has led to the successful bid for a new equine groom…
Abu Dhabi gears up to stage HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival Finale
3 November, 2014, Abu Dhabi ~ The stage is set for the grand finales of the sixth edition of the HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival under the slogan of One World, 6 Continents. The six-day festival kicks off on Tuesday with the official draw of the HH Sheikha…
Breaking News: Bayern Wins Breeders’ Cup Classic
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1 November 2014, Los Angeles, California ~ Toast of New York is second, California Chrome finishes a close third. See video here:
Mister Ginoux wins French Arabian Breeders’ Challenge for Colts
29 October 2014, Toulouse, France ~ Mister Ginoux (Amer x Nacree Al Maury), after winning his debut at Bordeaux (July 10), remained unbeaten when taking the French Arabian Breeders’ Challenge for Colts (Gr3 PA) at Toulouse, France, on Wednesday, 29 October. From the stables of Al Shaqab and trained by Thomas Fourcy, the colt was ridden by Julien…
Al Mourtazez wins French Arabian Breeders’ Challenge Classic
29 October 2014, Toulouse, France ~ Al Mourtazez (Dahess x Arwa by Nuits St Georges) was head and shoulders above his rivals in the French Arabian Breeders’ Challenge Classic (Gr3 PA) at Toulouse, France, on Wednesday, 29 October. Al Mourtazez was ridden by Julien Auge to win the 2,200-metre contest and clinch the title of the…
Promote your stallion in the 2014 Arabian Finish Line Stallion Guide
O’Shea Leads Home on Bedayer Al Asayl at Sharjah’s First Meet of the Season
1 November 2014, Sharjah, UAE ~ As racing returned to the Sharjah dirt on Saturday the best of the Purebred Arabian action was a 2000m handicap where Dane O’Neill had tried to make all the running on Watson’s Fantastique MHF and the tactic looked like it might work. As the runners turned for home, Champion Jockey,…
Oman scores Toulouse win with Sylvine Al Maury
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup (Group 3) French Arabian Breeders Challenge Classic31 October 2014, Toulouse, France ~ French trainer Jean-Francois Bernard wrapped up the HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival’s Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup series in Europe with a superb win in Toulouse,…
Racing Returns to the UAE
30 October 2014, UAE ~ Racing returns to the UAE on Friday, 31 October, with a competitive six-race Thoroughbred card at Jebel Ali. HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum sponsors the 1000m sprint handicap through Shadwell with prize money of 120,000 AED ($33,000). HH Sheikh Hamdan’s stables have 4 runners entered in the race. 1 November marks…
USEF Bans Use of Helmet Cameras
29 October 2014, Kentucky ~ Just out from the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). Effective immediately and until further notice, the use of helmet cameras is prohibited at all USEF licensed and/or endorsed competitions pending the completion of an independent expert report on the safety of helmet cameras. ~end
The Arabian Racing Cup Breeders Award Winners
The Arabian Racing Cup is pleased to announce the Breeders Reward checks have been issued to each breeder of record for the horses finishing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in the Arabian Racing Cup Stallion Stakes (G3) at Lone Star Park in Dallas, Texas on October 18, 2014. Congratulations to the recipients of the inaugural ARC…
Strong field for Group 3 Turf contest in Toulouse, France
28 October 2014, Toulouse, France ~ A strong field of 11 horses have lined up for the HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival’s Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup (Group 3) French Arabian Breeders Challenge Classic which will be run on Tuesday, October 29 at the Toulouse…
Valiant Boy SBFAR Makes It Eighth Straight Victories at Lone Star Park
19 October, Grand Prairie, Texas ~ The owner-trainer-jockey team of Guy Neivens, Elizabeth M. Merryman, and Ramon Guce were the shining stars Saturday 18 October at Lone Star Park, winning both divisions of the $20,000 Arabian Racing Cup Stallion Stakes (Gr3). The favorite, six year-old Valiant Boy SBFAR (Darweesh x Thumb Print by Barour de Cardonne),…
Jaime Gelabert Bautista Wins on Favourite Hurra at Duindigt
Bautista books berth in HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Apprentice World Championship19 October 2014, Duindigt The Netherlands ~ A family passion resulted in success in the HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival’s HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Apprentice World Championship (IFAHR) race held at the Duindigt racecourse in The Netherlands…
HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Apprentice World Championship (IFAHR) race series
Penultimate leg in Duindigt promises keen contest 17 October 2014, Duindigt The Netherlands ~ After the superb win by UAE Apprentice jockey Ahmed Al Subose in Tarbes, France last week, all eyes will be on another UAE Apprentice, Saeed Al Mazrouei, in the Sunday 19 October penultimate race of the HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan…
2015 Dates for Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships
2015 Dates for Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships Presented by Gotham North at the Kentucky Horse Park16 October 2014, Lexington, Kentucky ~ The Organizing Committee of the 2015 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC) presented by Gotham North is pleased to announce the dates and location of the 2015…
International Impact as the Arabian Finish Line and www.horsereporter.com join forces
The collaboration of the prestigious US Arabian horse magazine, Arabian Finish Line, which has served the global market for 27 years, and the international website, www.Horsereporter.com, will multiply the accessibility of information for horse lovers around the world. In addition, the combined entities of the print and online magazines will reach a broader segment of…
FEI Young Riders Receive Warm Welcome in Chile
13 October 4, Santo Domingo, Chile ~Two Young Riders recently represented the US at the 120km CEIYJ2** endurance ride held in Santo Domingo, Chile on 4 October. The riders were hosted by Pedro Pablo Gomez and were mounted on horses from his stable, Establos El Shaalan. Chef d’Equipe for USA Endurance Emmett Ross has this report. Technical Course…
Results of the Australian Tom Quilty Endurance Ride
The famous Endurance Ride of Australia was started almost 50 years ago by cattleman Tom Quilty and his friend and boot maker, RM Williams. 13 October, 2014, Shire of Wagin, Australia ~ On 3 October the Western Australian Endurance Riders Association (WAERA) and the Shire of Wagin put on a fantastic weekend for all those who dream of…
UAE’s Al Subose wins in Tarbes, France
Apprentice Jockey Shines in HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak World Championship (IFAHR) race 13 October 2014, Tarbes, France ~ It was worth the effort for UAE Apprentice jockey Ahmed Al Subose, who finished third in a race in York, UK, on Saturday and then travelled to the south of France for the HH Sheikh Mansoor…
French leg of HH Sheikha Fatima Apprentice World Championship on Sunday
11-horse field for Tarbes race wears an open look 11 October 2014, Tarbes, France ~ Eleven young apprentice jockeys line-up for the HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival’s HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Apprentice World Championship (IFAHR) race to be run at the Tarbes race course in the south…
In Honor of Zulu Liebenberg
9 October 2014, South Africa ~ We celebrate the life of Derek (Zulu) Liebenberg, (1960-2014), Naval Officer, South African National Equestrian Schools Association (SANESA), Endurance Ride Association of South Africa (ERASA), FEI Endurance Development Officer, Namibia and Botswana, husband and father. The man the world knew as Zulu was born in Impangeni Zululand in KwaZulu Natal Provence on 28…
IFAHR International Agreement Created to Align Arabian racing
Ms Lara Sawaya named IFAHR Chairman for Apprentice Racing 7 October 2014 Paris ~ The 17th General Assembly meeting of the International Federation of Arabian Horse Racing Authorities (IFAHR), held at the Le Meridien Hotel in Paris on Monday, 6 October, gave an additional responsibility to Ms Lara Sawaya, Executive Director of the HH Sheikh…
One World, 5 Continents Will Unfold in Abu Dhabi
Purebred Arabian racing fraternity in strength for HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival Finale 5-9 November 20146 October 2014, Paris ~ Over 800 members of the Purebred Arabian Racing fraternity representing 56 countries will descend on Abu Dhabi, the world capital of Purebred Arabian racing to celebrate ‘One World, 5 Continents’ between November 5 and 9, 2014…
Wathba Stud Farm Cup Race Winners In California
4 October 2014, California ~ Two of the last Wathba Stud Farm Cup races of the season took place in California and the breeding of Burning Sand topped the charts. Congratulations to: By Golly Its Hot (Fresno, 4 October), and One Hot Chick, (Stockton, 27 September) Wathba Stud Farm Cup Fresno, 4 October 3rd race 6…
Arqana October Purebred Arabian Sale Sets Records
4 October 2014, Paris ~ Edition 2014 of the Arqana Purebred Arabian Sale took place on 3 October at the Saint Cloud race track. The collaboration of Arqana and AFAC was considered a success as buyers came from Italy, Iran, Oman, Morocco, Tunisia, Turkey and Qatar. Highlights The sales totaled €1,922,499 with an average price per lot of 30,514€ and a record…
Sambist Again UK Premium Arab Racing Sire of the Year
3 October 2014, UK ~ Gadebrook Stud’s legendary champion long-distance racehorse Sambist (Balaton x Stihia by Topol), at age 27, has won for the ninth time the title of Premium Arab Racing Sire of the Year in the UK, in the UK Arab Horse Society Premium Performance Program. The yearling filly, Mariska (also pure Russian) will head to the USA to join…