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
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. As many free-range camels and many other desert dwellers can eat…
Dubai World Cup Carnival Arrives at Meydan Racecourse
6 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 1, both contested over 1600m. Both renewals on the Longines-presented card feature the 2015…
UK Jockey Begins Mentorship Program in Australia
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 Australia on 7 January 2016. The 18-year-old jockey/rider will…
Sniper De Monlau Makes Target in Abu Dhabi Feature Race
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 towards the outside of the track.…