Hat trick for Suwaidi-24 Dec 2006

It was a hat trick for Salim Ahmed Al Suwaidi from the Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club when he grabbed all the first three places in the Class 2: C2 (Two Phases) at the weekly show jumping competitions held on Friday, December 22, 2006, at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club Premises.FullStory

'Golden' boy Sheikh Rashid-15 Dec 2006

The United Arab Emirates flag was flying high when Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum won gold by putting up an impressive display at the 15th Asian Games in Doha, Qatar, on December 14. 2006. FullStory

UAE show jumpers clinch Bronze at Doha Games -12 Dec 2006

UAE show jumpers grabbed the third place and won the Bronze at the 15th Asian Games currently being held in Doha, Qatar, from December 1 onwards. (Saudi Arabia clinched the Gold followed by Korea which got the Silver). FullStory

UAE riders in dressage competition -7 Dec 2006

A five-rider UAE team of Saif Omar Thabet on Mexico de Poncenat, Rashed Al Rumaithi on Lazlo De Normal, Abdul Rahman Al Habsi on Marquis de Dun, Rashid Ahmed Al Hosani on Jerico Des Bejuy and Abdullah Al Shuabi competed in the dressage element in equestrian discipline on Wednesday at the 15th Asian Games currently being held in Doha, Qatar. FullStory

Show jumping competitions in Dubai
Kumaiti grabs first place In event for seniors -26 Nov 2006

Mohammed Abdullah Al Kumaiti from Ajman Equestrian Club clinched the first place in the Class 6: A1 Show Jumping competition held over the weekend at the Emirates Riding Centre, Dubai. Riding Al Mutawakel, Kumaiti finished the round in 55.38 seconds. FullStory

Best Conditioned Horses -20 Nov 2006

Emirates Heritage Cup Glenleigh Saphire was declared the Best Conditioned Horse at the CEI.-2JY, 100-km ride Emirates Heritage Cup endurance ride for Junior and youngsters held at the Bou Thib Endurance Village on November 11, 2006. It was ridden by Rashed Salem Al Feresi, who also finished the ride in the first place.

First Gulf Bank Endurance Challenge Four horses were declared Best Conditioned Horses in the 120-km CEI, Two-star First Gulf Bank Endurance Challenge held at Bou Thib Endurance Village on November 18, 2006. Estaban ridden by Jesus Manuel Berna, Jibbah Enog, ridden by Omair Hussain Abdullah Elphyn Sasha, ridden by Mansoor Ahmed Ali and Alegria, ridden by Majed Mohammed Salmanal.

Sultan honours Distinguished personalities -20 Nov 2006
The Chairman of the UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation His Excellency Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan honoured several distinguished equestrian personalities at a simple ceremony at the Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club premises in November. The riders/jumpers were felicitated for their outstanding achievements in the field of endurance and show jumping.FullStory

Two UAE riders to Attend Aachen course -16 Nov 2006

The UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation is deputing two UAE show jumpers/ course designers to participate in the 2nd Intensive Course of Instruction on Course Design, which is being held in Aachen, Germany from November 17 to 24, 2006. It is being organized by Aachen School of Course Design, under the patronage of the Federation Equestre Internationale, FEI, the governing body for all equestrian activities in the world. FullStory

With Asian Games in mind
Federation appoints new Course designer -16 Nov 2006

The UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation has appointed Stefan Wirth as the new course for Show Jumping events in the country in preparation for the forthcoming Asian Games in Doha. FullStory

Hosani jumps to victory In capital event -12 Nov 2006

Rashid Ahmed Al Hosani from the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club clinched the first place in the principle competition at the weekend show jumping competitions held at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club premises. Riding Illimane, Rashid finished the Class 7: A2 (One Round with Jump-Off) ride in 39.20 seconds. FullStory

15 qualify in endurance Ride for ladies -12 Nov 2006

The UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation, in cooperation with the Al Asayl Stables, organsied a Federation Qualification ride for ladies at Al Asayl Stables on November 10, 2006. The ride was held under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Chairman of the UAE Federation and under the supervision of Sheikha Alyazia bint Sultan Al Nahyan.. FullStory

Show jumping competitions
Humaid in good form, Wins Ajman event -5 Nov 2006

Abdullah Humaid from the Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club put up a brilliant display to clinch the Class 7: A1 Show Jumping Competition (One Round with Jump Off) held over the weekend at the Ajman Equestrian Club. Riding Quatro-H, Humaid finished the round in 41.35 seconds. FullStory

Malik D'Or bags Kahayla classic - 11 October 2006

Malik D'Or, trained and owned by Bill Smith won the Kahayla Classic race last week of September at Warwick Racecourse in England. The race for Pure-bred Arabian horses which culminated the Arab horse meeting in Great Britain, was sponsored by the UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation. .FullStory

Show Jumping Season Starts on October 14
Calendar includes 26 competitions - 08 Oct 2006

The show jumping competitions will begin in the UAE for the 2006-07 season on Saturday, October 14, 2006 at the Ajman Equestrian Club premises. The season promises to be another exciting one with 28 competitions on the calendar from October 2006 to April next year...FullStory

UAE show jumper Qualifies For FEI Championship
-24 Sept 2006

Young UAE show jumper Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah Al Qassimi, has been qualified for the Final of the FEI Children's International Competition from Group VII...FullStory

Veterinarians attend Interactive seminar -24 Sept 2006

More than 20 veterinary doctors attended a highly interactive seminar organized by the veterinary department of the UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation to augur the new endurance season which will kick start in the country from November 4 onwards. The seminar was held during the weekend at the Millennium Hotel, Abu Dhabi...FullStory