June 7, 2012, Berlin ~ The third edition of the World Arabian Horse Racing Conference got underway in the German capital, Berlin, on Thursday morning. The three-day event is held under the directives of HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs within the…
Third Arabian Horse Racing Conference gets underway in Germany
June 6, 2012 Berlin ~ The stage is set for the 3rd edition of the World Arabian Horse Racing Conference Germany 2012 scheduled at the Ritz Carlton Hotel here from June 7 to 9, it was confirmed at a June 6 Press Conference at the UAE Embassy in Berlin. The three-day event is…
Iraq continues a history of Arabian racing
Dr. Mohammed Al Nujaifi’s family may not have been the first to breed Arabian horses in Iraq, but they are one of the oldest families still breeding purebred horses, and are considered the largest breeder in the country. “My family owns a large estate 40km to the North of Mosul, and our stud farm is…
New Discovery of the Arabian horse found in Saudi Arabia
Peter Harrigan, author and scholar, has put together a fascinating read in the May/June issue of the Saudi Aramco World magazine. Excerpt and link to the article below. The discovery at al-Magar and the electrifying question it raises come as Saudi Arabia experiences a resurgent pride not only in its archeological heritage but also, particularly,…
Agenda – World Arabian Horse Racing Conference, Germany 2012
Agenda – 2012 Berlin Ritz Carlton Hotel June 6 Press Conference at 12 pm UAE Embassy Berlin 8pm Welcoming dinner at the Grand Ballroom Ritz Carlton Hotel. June 7 At 10 am Opening Words by HE Mohammed Al Mahmood (UAE Ambassador to Germany) Sami Al Boueinen(IFAHR) Abdulla Al Qubaisi (Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority)…
Compiegne CEIO Endurance 160k won by Qatar’s Faleh Nasser
May 27 Compiegne, France ~ 160kmCEIO 3* Nations Cup This race, a coveted fixture on the May European racing calendar can be a show ground for upcoming endurance horses. The May 27th race was won by Qatar’s Faleh Nasser riding Antall De Jalima, who came in with a riding time of 7:49:18 and an average…
Racing Lady Rider Profiles
Veronika Aske, Norway DOB: 1986 Profession: TV Presenter First Racing License: 2004 Flat Wins: 9 Veronika Aske began her riding career with show jumpers. She was introduced to harness racing by her uncle who had a neighbor with a trotter. “I went over every day,” she said. Licensed to race since 2004, Veronika rides with…
Tidarbret bests field at The President of the UAE Cup, Ireland
May 28, UK ~ On Sunday 27 May 2012 at The Curragh Racecourse, the second leg of the renowned President of the UAE Cup Series; The Original Arabian Purebred Classic Series, was run under beautiful blue skies on Irish 1000 Guineas Day. A field of 5 top quality horses with some very significant jockey…
Tidarbret beats field at President of UAE Curragh
Sunday, May 27, Ireland ~ The field of five for the President of the UAE Cup included odds- on Group 2 winners Harran and Areej trained by Julian Smart. Bill Smith had a good chance at a repeat win from 2011 with the US bred, Chinaactic, coming from his UK debut win in early May.…