Sunday, January 24, 2010

Abu Dhabi: Hamdan Mousa wins Zayed Bin Mansour Cup

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By M. Satya Narayan, Senior Reporter
January 24, 2010

Two-minute lead over Al Hadrami in 24km stage helps him finish on top

Abu Dhabi : After impressive displays in the junior level, Hamdan Mousa Mohammad Al Hammadi scored an emphatic victory in the 100-km Shaikh Zayed Bin Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Endurance Cup Ride for Private Owners held at the Emirates International Endurance Village here yesterday.

Hamdan, rode a well-judged race to finish ahead of Ahmad Ali Amer Omar Al Hadrami on Rowallan Shanty after the two battled for the lead over the four-loop ride.

Ahmad led after the first stage of 32km and Hamdan was second at that stage. After the next stage of 28km, Ahmad kept the lead but Hamdan eased off a bit and was in fourth place giving his 10-year-old chestnut gelding some respite.

Penultimate stage

It was in the penultimate stage of 24km that Hamdan made his move and established a two-minute lead over Ahmad which proved decisive over the final loop of 16 kms.

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Saturday, January 23, 2010

India: International horse ride event held in Assam

OneIndia

Dibrugarh (Assam), Jan. 23 (ANI): Seven teams and 30 individuals participated in an international horse ride event, organised by Equestrian
Federation in Assam's Dibrugarh city on Friday.

Buzz up!
The event named 'Eastern Himalayan Ride' was a big draw here, as seven teams comprising 30 individuals from India, United Kingdom, Switzerland
, USA and Argentina participated in the special event.


It was a special experience for the riders who were thrilled to partake in the competition.

"I am delighted to be here and honoured to have been invited. Everyone has been so friendly and so helpful. Horses are absolutely marvellous. Again, I am really honoured to be asked to ride such a lovely horse," said Cariene, rider from United Kingdom.

The highly acclaimed 60-kilometre track was laid partly along the bank of the mighty Brahmaputra River and across the picturesque tea gardens.

"It is international endurance ride, 60 kilometre endurance ride. We have named it Eastern Himalayan Ride. We had invited six countries out of which four have arrived. Four countries are participating here today from USA, UK, Switzerland and delegates from Argentina," said Siddharta Sharma, general secretary of Equestrian Federation of Assam.

The first such event was held in 2003. (ANI)

Friday, January 22, 2010

Abu Dhabi: Saudi rider wins 90km Shaikha Fatima ladies cup

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By M. Satya Narayan, Senior Reporter
January 23, 2010

Latifa grabs lead in final two loops of race

Abu Dhabi : Saudi Arabia's Latifa Al Shaikh got the best out of her 14-year-old grey gelding Coolaroo Jubal on the final two loops to win the 90km Shaikha Fatima Bint Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Endurance Cup for Ladies ride yesterday at the Emirates International Endurance Village.

In a close finish, Latifa finished ahead of Morocco's Maha Khalid on Princess Diana TE with Estonia's Kaja Tuist on Chazar Queen of Hearts in third place.

Kaja Tuist set the pace, recording an average speed of nearly 30km an hour in the first stage of 30km, and maintaining that lead after the next stage of 24km.

However, in the third loop of 20km, Latifa made her move and soon went ahead to top that stage with Morocco's Maha moving into second followed by Spain's Uma Mencia Uranga while leader Kaja Tuist slipped to fifth place.

Long-learnt skills

Going into the final stage of 16km, Latifa, who has been involved in equestrian since the age of four, used her skills to keep Coolaroo Jubal in good condition and won the 90km ladies ride.

Maha finished second while Kaja Tuist again moved into third place.

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India: Riders Collect Trophies

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by OUR CORRESPONDENT

Endurance Meet

Dibrugarh, Jan. 22: Indian riders from the Remount and Veterinary Corps (RVC) today emerged the best in both individual as well as team events in the Eastern Himalayan Ride (International Invitational Endurance Championship) held in Dibrugarh.

Altogether 30 riders of international repute from nations like the UK, Switzerland, the US, Argentina and hosts India took part in the 60km daylong international event.

Acting lance dafedar (ALD) Krishan Kumar from RVC riding a horse named Chandan won the gold in the individual category.

Kumar was followed by Suse Kathi Muhlethaler of Switzerland (astride Monu) and Martha Misheff from the USA (astride Moon Star).

In the team event, the RVC-A team bagged the top spot. The team was represented by Naib Subedar Rajesh Kumar (astride Prince Top), dafedar Pradeep Kumar (astride Terminator), ALD Beant Singh (astride Vicky) and ALD Deep Chand (astride New Star).

The RVC-B team came second. This team was represented by ALD Krishan Kumar (astride Chandan), Sawar (SWR) Ramesh Kumar (astride Hercules), SWR Amit Yadav (astride Noble Man) and SWR Mukesh Kumar (astride Jan Baj).

The Director General Assam Rifles Equestrian team came third.

The event was hosted by the Equestrian Federation of Assam (EFA) with assistance from the EFI.

USA: Git R Done Special - results

As the 2010 World Equestrian Games grows closer, riders around the world are gearing up for qualifications and demonstration rides. Ride manager Daniel Brown organized a 'Git R Done' AERC/FEI ride in the southern California desert for just this purpose. A few dozen riders attended, entering the 50, 75 and 100 mile event.

Heather Reynolds won the 100 mile event riding Ssamiam in a time of 9:59:57. Jeremy Reynolds and Makazin won the 75 mile ride with a time of 7:07:41, and Junior rider J.J. Donley (riding only under AERC sanctioning) won the 50 mile ride on My Mamselle with a time of 4:59:23.

Full results can be seen here

Spain: New Route Announced for V Raid Kaliber Tierras al-Andalus



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Thursday, January 21, 2010

Abu Dhabi: Over 100 riders to compete for Presidents Cup

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Endurance ride intended to encourage small stables and private owners to participate in events

Staff Report
January 21, 2010



Abu Dhabi: Over 100 riders from private-owned stables will be taking part in Saturday's Shaikh Zayed Bin Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Endurance Cup at the Emirates International Endurance Village in Al Wathba.

Addressing a press conference on Tuesday at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club (ADEC), ADEC Director General Adnan Sultan Al Nuaimi said, "We are expecting over 100 riders for this event which is a national ride.

"The ride is being held under the directives of Shaikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs."

"Like in the Ladies Ride, a total purse of Dh500,000 including two cars will be on offer for the winners and those finishing at the top.

"This event is to encourage riders from small stables and private owners," Adnan said.

Saturday's ride is being sponsored by Bonyan International Investment Group LLC, Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Al Medmar magazine and Wathba Stud Farm. "The Wathba Stud Farm of Shaikh Mansour is backing this endurance ride as it gives riders from smaller stables to compete among themselves and graduate to higher levels," said Lara Sawaya representing Wathba Stud Farm.

"There are so many promising riders in the UAE and these rides have been attracting large fields."

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