Oman Equestrian Federation organizes 75 championships during the season

Muscat: The Oman Equestrian Federation organizes many competitions, including the Olympic Games, which include show jumping competitions, horse literature, triathlon competitions, as well as international competitions, including ability, endurance and picking pegs. The federation recently organized the archery competition from horseback. from international games.

Ahmed bin Saif Al-Abri, Secretary General of the Oman Equestrian Federation, said: “The Oman Equestrian Federation organizes competitions on a seasonal basis, and these competitions are subject to the local laws prepared by the federation quoting the International Equestrian Federation, and with regard to games that take the character of one and two stars, the federation law must be applied.” He pointed out that one of the objectives pursued by the Omani Equestrian Federation is to preserve the heritage of horse breeding and caring for them, as well as preserving the purebred Arab breeds.

He added that the federation held an exceptional season from October to next March, which included 75 competitions that varied between Olympic, international and traditional, and the number of riders qualified to compete in races under the umbrella of the Oman Equestrian Federation is 110.

He indicated that local newborns are exported from the Sultanate of Oman to neighboring countries, where there is a great movement in the process of buying and selling and acquiring the best breeds, and introducing the artificial insemination system to acquire the best breeds from neighboring countries, explaining that many artificial insemination newborns are now achieving leading positions in local competitions and international.

He pointed out that the Oman Equestrian Federation has started building a special village for ability and endurance to prepare horse paths, and take care of maintaining fields and tracks to host the World Cup qualifiers to pick up pegs. In addition, the first edition of the Oman Equestrian Festival race was held under the patronage of His Highness Sayyid Dhi Yazan bin Haitham Al Said. Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth.

Al-Abri also added that the Omani knight participates in all forums dealing with horse competitions, including ability, endurance and show other countries.