12 January 2016, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ The HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival unveiled the 2017 Calendar of Events with the addition of new countries hosting 108 events, both on and off the track. At a press conference held at the Eastern Mangrove Hotel in Abu Dhabi,…
Australia Sees Brighter Future for 2017 Arabian Racing
12 January 2016, Scottsdale, Arizona ~ On 2 January, Horsereporter published the Health and Welfare of Arabian Racing Link: <http://wp.me/p26iCL-JVy>, a look into the future of Arabian Racing around the world. Since then, Australia’s National Arabian Racehorse Association (NARA) has given us a positive update for the future of Arabian racing in Australia. Australia is forging ahead…
Ubu Al Mels Wins Wathba Cup in Al Ain
12 January 2016, Al Ain, UAE ~ In a grand treble win at the Al Ain race course on 7 January, UAE Champion Jockey Tadhg O’Shea ensured the win in the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival’s Wathba Stud Farm Cup for Private Owners Only race. O’Shea steered…
Scottsdale Arabian Horse Farm Tours 2016- 2017, a Wonderful Intro to Scottsdale Arabians
10 January 2016, Scottsdale, AZ ~ The 10th year of the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Farm Tour recently finished their 2016 three-day event from 30 December – 1 January 2017. The 2016 Tour featured nine farms with two hours each arranged in close driving proximity if possible. Included were Culbreth Equine, McDonald Arabians, Rae Dawn Arabians,…
BHA Appoints David Sykes as Director of Equine Health and Welfare
11 January 2016, UK ~ The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has announced the appointment of David Sykes to the newly created role of Director of Equine Health and Welfare. David joins the BHA from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where he has held the position of Head Veterinary Officer for the Emirates Racing Authority (ERA)…