14 December 2016, London, UK ~ Emma Berry has scooped the top award in the 2016 Dubai International Arabian Races Journalists Competition with a first-time entry. Staged under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Dubai International Arabian Races (DIAR) is a European showcase for Arabian racing staged annually at…
Al Asayl Takes Four of Six Races in Abu Dhabi
11 December 2016 ~ The Al Asayl Stable team enjoyed a highly successful evening at Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club on Sunday, 11 December, combining to claim three of the first four winners on the card. Pride of place went to Mahbooba, owned by Al Asayl (HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan), trained by Eric…
Sniper Hits National Day Target at Al Ain
10 December 2016, Al Ain ~ Jockey Royston Ffrench earned his riding fee aboard Sniper De Monlau on Saturday evening, 10 December, when the Helal Al Alawi-trained Purebred Arabian was victorious in the inaugural running of Al Ain’s National Day Cup. A conditions contest over 1800m, Ffrench’s mount was slowly away and soon trailing his…
FEI Named International Sports Federation of the Year
9 December 2016, Lausanne (SUI) ~ The FEI has been declared International Sports Federation of the Year at the International Sports Awards 2016. Recognizing the work of the international governing body for equestrian sport including its leadership in integrity and governance, the award ceremony was on 8 December 2016 at the International Sports Convention (ISC)…
HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid al Maktoum Honored for Outstanding Achievement in Arabian Racing Award
5 December 2016, UK ~ HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been honored for his support and long term commitment to Arabian racing with the Outstanding Achievement in Arabian Racing Award at the Horserace Writers and Photographer’s Association Annual Derby Awards Luncheon. The event took place at the Lancaster London and is sponsored…