Gulf-daily-news.com
January 19, 2013
THE Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup is all set to take place today at the purpose-built Dubai International Endurance City Course in Dubai.
More than 160 riders, including 15 international stars from Bahrain, the UAE and overseas, have enrolled for the sixth annual endurance championship. They are scheduled to compete over a 160km course.
Commencing at 6am (Bahrain time), the race is organised and hosted by the Dubai Equestrian Club (DEC), and presented by Longines.
Spearheading Bahrain in today's ride is the Royal Team, captained by Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
The Bahrain riders in the fray are Jaffer Mirza, Raed Mahmood and Abdulrahman Al Zayed. The Bahrain team is being managed by Dr Khalid Ahmed Hassan.
This FEI-approved ride will be divided into five stages with the horses rested and refreshed after each stage.
Royal Team captain Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, along with other Bahrain riders and team officials, arrived in Dubai earlier this week along with their horses and equipment.
They visited the race venue yesterday where the horses also underwent a veterinary exam yesterday to determine if they meet the physical standards to continue at the next stage.
After the completion of each stage, the horses are rested and refreshed and undergo a veterinary exam to determine if they meet the physical standards to continue to the next stage.
The horse that finishes first, as well as all finishers, must successfully complete a post-race veterinary exam to determine they did not fail to meet the physical standards set forth by the sport.
It is only after the final veterinary exam that the official order of finish is determined and announced.
The race will be broadcasted on www.endurancebh.com, providing live updates of each stage, which is in line with the directives of Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
Last year, the race was won by 17-year-old Abdulla Ghanim Al Marri who claimed a 27-second victory over Bahrain's Ahmed Abdulla Al Hazza. Marri created a record by becoming the youngest winner of the event.
Race details were revealed during a press conference in Dubai. It was attended by deputy general manager of DEC Mohammed Essa Al Adhab, who told media persons that the international riders include three-star winners from Italy, UK, US and Australia. The prize money will be decided before the race, Adhab informed.
The trophy was also unveiled in the presence of Mahdi Al Basti, board member of DEC, Adhab, and Juan Carlos Capelli, vice-president of international brands, Longines.
Adhab expressed appreciation to our presenting sponsor, Longines, a distinguished brand that has been a major supporter of equestrian sports in Dubai.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Great Britain: Dace’s desert date for President’s Cup
Bridportnews.co.uk - Full Article16th January 2013 in Sport By Adam Summers
ENDURANCE GB Young Rider squad member, Dace Sainsbury, has been invited to compete in the FEI 3* 160km President’s Cup Endurance ride in Abu Dhabi on February 16.
The Lyme Regis teenager and her horse Balotta were the highest-placed British horse and rider at the 2012 European Young Rider Endurance Championships where they finished in 12th place.
Sainsbury will be the only UK-based British rider to take part in the gruelling race.
Just 13 riders from across the world are invited to take part each year in the prestigious event, in addition to a large number of local riders and members of the Emirate Royal family...
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http://www.bridportnews.co.uk/sport/10162255.Dace___s_desert_date_for_President___s_Cup/
Great Britain: Para class new to Golden Horseshoe endurance ride
By Horsetalk.co.nz on Jan 17, 2013 in Focus
Several new classes have been added to this year’s edition of the famous Golden Horseshoe Ride, taking place on Exmoor from May 12 to 14.
Following on from the success of Britain’s para-equestrians at the 2012 London Paralympics, this year’s ride will host an invitation only para class, with some high profile para riders set to take part or attend the event to offer their support.
New competitive classes for 2013 include the Exmoor Extra (120km over three days), the Exmoor 40 (40km in one day) and the Exmoor Novice (40km in one day). Advanced riders can choose from the Exmoor Experience (80km over two days), the Exmoor Stag (120km over two days), the Exmoor Eighty (80km in one day) and of course the famous Golden Horseshoe (160km over two days). All these classes are open to para riders, too, making this year’s event the most exciting to date...
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Tuesday, January 15, 2013
India: State riders win three medals
E-pao.net
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 13 2013 : Manipur bagged two silver and one bronze medal in the 40 Kms National Junior Endurance Championship held at Dibrugarh, Assam on January 13, informed Manipur Equestrian Association in a release issued today.
While the state team secured one of the silver medals the other silver and bronze medals were won in individual event of the regional championship, said the release adding that compared to bigger horses used by other teams, Manipuri ponies were used by the State riders in the competition.
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 13 2013 : Manipur bagged two silver and one bronze medal in the 40 Kms National Junior Endurance Championship held at Dibrugarh, Assam on January 13, informed Manipur Equestrian Association in a release issued today.
While the state team secured one of the silver medals the other silver and bronze medals were won in individual event of the regional championship, said the release adding that compared to bigger horses used by other teams, Manipuri ponies were used by the State riders in the competition.
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Bahrain: Al Dossary and Clavez triumph
Gulf-daily-news.com
January 13, 2013
GHAZI Al Dossary and Manon Clavez raced to victory in their respective categories in the Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Seniors Rides held at Bahrain International Endurance Village in Sakhir.
More than 50 riders from all over Bahrain competed in the third endurance event of the 2012-13 season, organised by Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (Breef).
It featured two rides over 120 kms and 80 ams, in addition to a senior race that saw Al Asayel Stable riders win all three podium places.
The 120-km ride was divided into five stages, starting with 30 kms for the first two stages and 20 kms each for the third to fifth stages.
In this event, Royal Endurance Team's Al Dossary steered Larzak to victory. The Al Raood Stable rider completed the five-stage ride with a total time of five hours, four minutes and 17 seconds.
Podium
He was followed by Raed Mahmood (5:14:36) of Al Khalidiya Stable on Derram while another Al Raood Stable entrant Mohammed Al Thawadi (5:21:26) rounded off the podium by coming third on Kintamani.
Al Asayel Stable dominated the senior ride, which also covered 120 kms, as Mohammed Al Khatry completed the race ahead of teammates Fahad Sulaiman and Salem Sabt.
All three received brand new cars, donated by Breef president, Al Khalidiya Stable captain and event patron Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
In the 80 kms ride, Al Shawamek Stable rider Manon clinched first place on Musical Gully Pizzecato with a total ride time of three hours, 49 minutes and 26 seconds. Her average speed was 21-km per hour.
Behind her was Sumer Singh (3:40:33) of the Royal Endurance Team, in second place, with an average speed of 23-km per hour.
Third overall was Yaqoub Yousef (3:40:41)with an average speed of 21-km per hour, ahead of Shaikh Isa bin Abdulla Al Khalifa (4:21:19) riding Ghanda with an average speed of 18-km per hour.
The race was flagged off by Shaikh Nasser Media and Information Centre director Tawfeeq Al Salhi in presence of Breef officials.
Following the race, the top three riders were honoured by Royal Team captain Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Shaikh Khalid.
Both Shaikh Nasser and Shaikh Khalid congratulated the winners in yesterday's events and wished others the best of luck in future races. Shaikh Nasser also lauded the level of competition.
The 2012-12 endurance season got underway on November 17 with an 80-km qualifying ride. It was followed by the Breef Season Opening Ride on December 1.
January 13, 2013
GHAZI Al Dossary and Manon Clavez raced to victory in their respective categories in the Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Seniors Rides held at Bahrain International Endurance Village in Sakhir.
More than 50 riders from all over Bahrain competed in the third endurance event of the 2012-13 season, organised by Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (Breef).
It featured two rides over 120 kms and 80 ams, in addition to a senior race that saw Al Asayel Stable riders win all three podium places.
The 120-km ride was divided into five stages, starting with 30 kms for the first two stages and 20 kms each for the third to fifth stages.
In this event, Royal Endurance Team's Al Dossary steered Larzak to victory. The Al Raood Stable rider completed the five-stage ride with a total time of five hours, four minutes and 17 seconds.
Podium
He was followed by Raed Mahmood (5:14:36) of Al Khalidiya Stable on Derram while another Al Raood Stable entrant Mohammed Al Thawadi (5:21:26) rounded off the podium by coming third on Kintamani.
Al Asayel Stable dominated the senior ride, which also covered 120 kms, as Mohammed Al Khatry completed the race ahead of teammates Fahad Sulaiman and Salem Sabt.
All three received brand new cars, donated by Breef president, Al Khalidiya Stable captain and event patron Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
In the 80 kms ride, Al Shawamek Stable rider Manon clinched first place on Musical Gully Pizzecato with a total ride time of three hours, 49 minutes and 26 seconds. Her average speed was 21-km per hour.
Behind her was Sumer Singh (3:40:33) of the Royal Endurance Team, in second place, with an average speed of 23-km per hour.
Third overall was Yaqoub Yousef (3:40:41)with an average speed of 21-km per hour, ahead of Shaikh Isa bin Abdulla Al Khalifa (4:21:19) riding Ghanda with an average speed of 18-km per hour.
The race was flagged off by Shaikh Nasser Media and Information Centre director Tawfeeq Al Salhi in presence of Breef officials.
Following the race, the top three riders were honoured by Royal Team captain Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Shaikh Khalid.
Both Shaikh Nasser and Shaikh Khalid congratulated the winners in yesterday's events and wished others the best of luck in future races. Shaikh Nasser also lauded the level of competition.
The 2012-12 endurance season got underway on November 17 with an 80-km qualifying ride. It was followed by the Breef Season Opening Ride on December 1.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
UAE: Al Jahouri making his mark
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Emirati handler hopes for more success for his Al Wathba Stables
By Leslie Wilson Jr, Racing & Special Features Writer
Published: 16:38 January 12, 2013
Dubai: Majed Al Jahouri is a name worth remembering, for you’re probably going to hear a lot more from this talented handler, who is based at the Al Wathba Stables in Abu Dhabi, from where he trains primarily for Shaikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Presidential Affairs.
Al Jahouri is reaping the rewards of his experience gained in riding endurance horses with his growing string of Purebred Arabian and Thoroughbred horses.
On the opening night of the Carnival he pulled off a coup of sorts when saddling the first three finishers in the Al Maktoum Challenge (G1) and then said that he was very confident that one of his horses would strike...
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http://gulfnews.com/sport/horse-racing/al-jahouri-making-his-mark-1.1131241
Emirati handler hopes for more success for his Al Wathba Stables
By Leslie Wilson Jr, Racing & Special Features Writer
Published: 16:38 January 12, 2013
Dubai: Majed Al Jahouri is a name worth remembering, for you’re probably going to hear a lot more from this talented handler, who is based at the Al Wathba Stables in Abu Dhabi, from where he trains primarily for Shaikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Presidential Affairs.
Al Jahouri is reaping the rewards of his experience gained in riding endurance horses with his growing string of Purebred Arabian and Thoroughbred horses.
On the opening night of the Carnival he pulled off a coup of sorts when saddling the first three finishers in the Al Maktoum Challenge (G1) and then said that he was very confident that one of his horses would strike...
Read more here:
http://gulfnews.com/sport/horse-racing/al-jahouri-making-his-mark-1.1131241
Friday, January 11, 2013
Bahrain: Riders ready for endurance event
Gulf-daily-news.com - Full Article
January 11, 2013
PROMINENT riders from all around Bahrain have stepped up their preparations for the Khalid bin Hamad Seniors Rides, to be held tomorrow at the Bahrain International Endurance Village in Sakhir.
The third endurance event of the 2012/13 season will feature two rides, with the main race being over 120km. The other competition of the day is a qualifying ride which is over 80km.
Headed by event patron Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (Breef) has finalised all its arrangements for tomorrow's challenge.
Participants will come from different stables, with the Royal Team to be captained by Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
The Royal Team, one of the main contenders tomorrow, are expected to rise up to the occasion and secure podium finish. Other stables in the fray include Al Khalidiya, Al Shuwamekh, Al Mugheirat and Al Ruwaie Stable.
Royal Team manager Dr Khalid Ahmed Hassan said his riders have reached high level of fitness and readiness ahead of tomorrow's race, noting that the team had no break following the 2011/12 season and continued training for the new season championships.
Hassan said the Royal Team members look to continue their solid performances this year and achieve positive results throughout the races this season, which expects to be a well-contested one due to the noticeable improvement of most of the stables.
On his part, Al Shuwamekh Stable coach Jamal Al Dossary said he believes that tomorrow's ride will feature stiff battle among several riders and stables seeking glory, noting that the third race of the season promises to be a fast-paced ride from start to finish.
Al Dossary said his stable will introduce four riders tomorrow, namely Isa Amin, Abdulrahman Amin, Faisal Al Dossary and Abdulla Isa...
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http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=345382
January 11, 2013
PROMINENT riders from all around Bahrain have stepped up their preparations for the Khalid bin Hamad Seniors Rides, to be held tomorrow at the Bahrain International Endurance Village in Sakhir.
The third endurance event of the 2012/13 season will feature two rides, with the main race being over 120km. The other competition of the day is a qualifying ride which is over 80km.
Headed by event patron Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (Breef) has finalised all its arrangements for tomorrow's challenge.
Participants will come from different stables, with the Royal Team to be captained by Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
The Royal Team, one of the main contenders tomorrow, are expected to rise up to the occasion and secure podium finish. Other stables in the fray include Al Khalidiya, Al Shuwamekh, Al Mugheirat and Al Ruwaie Stable.
Royal Team manager Dr Khalid Ahmed Hassan said his riders have reached high level of fitness and readiness ahead of tomorrow's race, noting that the team had no break following the 2011/12 season and continued training for the new season championships.
Hassan said the Royal Team members look to continue their solid performances this year and achieve positive results throughout the races this season, which expects to be a well-contested one due to the noticeable improvement of most of the stables.
On his part, Al Shuwamekh Stable coach Jamal Al Dossary said he believes that tomorrow's ride will feature stiff battle among several riders and stables seeking glory, noting that the third race of the season promises to be a fast-paced ride from start to finish.
Al Dossary said his stable will introduce four riders tomorrow, namely Isa Amin, Abdulrahman Amin, Faisal Al Dossary and Abdulla Isa...
Read more here:
http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=345382
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