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Answering 6 Questions About Equine Osteoarthritis - Horse Illustrated

Early on in her training, the mare was labeled as a hot off-track Thoroughbred, but was that really her M.O.?

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Top 10 Equine Essentials for Horse Owners

Every horse owner knows the importance of having the right equine essentials to keep their horse healthy and happy.

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Problems in equestrian sports at the Olympics

The equestrian sport will be excluded from the Olympics for cruelty to horses. And this sport is one of the oldest in the Olympics.

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UAE's blockbuster racer for the win

Saeed Al Shamsi, an Emirati motorhead, is making headlines for his three victories in a row at various motorsport competitions in 2022

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Doyle becomes first female jockey to win French classic

Doyle was congratulated by her fellow jockey and husband Tom Marquand — who finished seventh on Zellie

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Tadej Pogacar Wins Tour Of Slovenia, Rafal Majka Second As Uae Team Emirates Complete One-Two

Tadej Pogacar laid down his Tour de France credentials as he defended his Tour of Slovenia crown with another

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Eventers Making Strides for Equality in Equestrian Sport

As we honor and recognize the federal Juneteenth holiday, it is an important time to reflect on diversity, equity, and inclusion

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UAE Team Emirates dominate fourth stage of Tour of Slovenia

The fourth stage of the Tour of Slovenia took the riders 152.4km from Laško to Velika Planina,

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UAE reports new monkeypox cases, Matthew McConaughey, UAE World Cup dream ends - Trending

Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the Middle East and around the world.

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Five qualifiers identified from 11th round of ENBD Race to Malaysia

Dubai: The 11th Qualifier for the Emirates NBD Race to Malaysia took place recently at The Els Club, Dubai.

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UAE vs. Australia Predictions: Green and Gold to progress for final showdown against Peru

The World Cup would normally be getting ready to start this week, but due to it taking place in Qatar in the winter we've still got teams attempting to qualify.

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Dubai estate agents tell of fight to thrive and survive in win or bust race for a sale

Agents working on 100 per cent commission say every second counts in battle to get multi-million dirham deals over the line

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Dubai Racing Club launches farrier training programme for UAE nationals

As part of its ongoing initiative to attract more Emiratis to the sport of horse racing, the Dubai Racing Club (DRC) has announced the launch of the first UAE National Farriers Training Programme.

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Spartan to hold 2022 World Championship in Abu Dhabi

Globe’s best OCR athletes to compete at new venue in return to the iconic United Arab Emirates desert, hosted by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council

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Equestrian Accessories Market Still Has Room To Grow with Fabtron, Dakota Saddlery, Crates

The Latest Released Equestrian Accessories market study has evaluated the future growth potential of Global Equestrian Accessories market and provides information and useful stats on market structure and size.

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Iraqi women ride horses at equestrian centre in Basra - in pictures

Increasing numbers of females are becoming involved in what was traditionally a male-dominated sport in Iraq

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Global Equestrian Insurance Market Size, Analytical Overview, Growth Factors, Demand, Trends and Forecast To 2030

Equestrian Insurance Market Size 2022 Industry Share, Strategies, Growth Analysis, Regional Demand, Revenue, Key Manufacturers and 2030 Forecast Research Report

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Watch: Riders perform gravity-defying stunts on show horses in Dubai

A new video has been released of riders performing gravity-defying stunts on show horses at various iconic locations across Dubai. The horses are part of Her Highness Sheikha Maitha Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s Team Z7, and the video is truly spectacular.

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Equine First Aid Kit Essentials

We've all been there, we've reached for our horse first aid kit only to realise the bandage we thought we had, we actually don't. The list of items you can add into a first aid kit is almost endless, and a little overwhelming when it comes to choosing the essentials.

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Does Your Horse Need Probiotics?

By supplementing horses with the same kind of beneficial microorganisms that colonize their guts, probiotics might help reestablish healthy balances in the gut microbiome without causing harm. Learn more in this article.

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Horse Racing Handicapping – Steps To Picking Preferred Bets

As great as is actually very to watch sports events on TV, it’s considerably fun a person have a wager on this favorite specialists. Every time your team has total play, it can be more exciting knowing that you have money riding onto the outcome

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ADIHEX highlights importance of women's role in falconry

The UAE is today the country of many female falconers who train, teach and raise birds, including some who specialize in treating falcons ABU DHABI - Women in Falconry is one of the main topics of the conference "The Future of Falconry", which will be hosted in the next edition of ADIHEX in cooperation with UNESCO and organized

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Vigorous Growth Of Equine Healthcare Market 2021 Focusing On Leading Players

Equine healthcare refers to the practices and activities aimed for the upkeep of horses. It provides veterinary services to treat horses with the aim of accelerating their quality of life, and increasing lifespan by developing quality animal food. Equine healthcare includes numerous activities, like diagnosis, therapies, and supplements to take care of the health of horses. The diagnostics help detect antibodies, viruses, and bacteria.

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Sports sector’s contribution to Dubai’s economy rises to Dh4 billion: Mansoor bin Mohammed

Dubai Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, said on Tuesday that the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

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Horse Insurance Market SWOT Analysis including key players AXA, E&L Insurance, KBIS British Equestrian Insurance

A new business intelligence report released by JCMR with Global Horse Insurance Market Report has abilities to raise as the most significant market worldwide as it has remained playing a remarkable role in establishing progressive impacts on the universal economy.

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The amazing “sixth sense” of para-equestrian horses

Those who don’t ride horses tend to think that the person on top is “just sitting there”, unaware of the fitness required and the combination of aids — hand, leg, voice and weight signals — used to communicate with the horse. It is this refined communication — and the unique bond between horse and human.

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Emirates Introduces Unique Plane Livery for Airbus A380 to Mark UAE's 50th Anniversary

Emirates' Airbus A380s and Boeing 777-300ERs are sporting special liveries to honour the UAE's Golden Jubilee. The jet will be emblazoned with a one-of-a-kind 'United Arab Emirates 50' design, commemorating Emirates' home and hub, the UAE. The new 50th anniversary decals in Arabic and English cover both sides of the aircraft fuselage.

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Olivia Sweetnam Wins 2021 USEF Pony Medal Finals

Lexington, Ky. – The 2021 USEF Pony Finals presented by Honor Hill Farms ended on Sunday afternoon with the Marshall & Sterling/USEF Pony Medal Finals in the Rolex Stadium. A total of 184 young athletes rode over Jasen Shelley’s course in hopes of winning the coveted title. A total of 20 riders with 4 from the small section.

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Christian Simonson Becomes Double Gold Medalist at the 2021 FEI North American Youth Championships

The FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships (NAYC) continued today, with the Young Rider division awarding a second gold medal to Christian Simonson (Ventura, Calif.) and Zeaball Diawind after the pair rode to a personal best score of 75.353%.

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'Saahar' wins UAE President's Cup World Series for Purebred Arabian Horses in Russia

MOSCOW, 16th August, 2021 (WAM) -- The horse, "Saahar," born in 2017 and owned by Edward Modrovic, won the UAE President's Cup World Series for Purebred Arabian Horses held in Russia. The series is continuing its impressive successes in Europe, amidst the distinguished participation of Russian owners, as well as a considerable public presence and widespread media attention.

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‘Rasmi Al Khalidiyah’ wins UAE President’s Cup World Series for Purebred Arabian Horses in Sweden

ABU DHABI, 19th July, 2021 (WAM) -- The horse, Rasmi Al Khalidiyah, won the UAE President’s Cup World for Purebred Arabian Horses held in Malmo, Sweden. The cup’s races are being held under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, with the support

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Riders with combined age of 123 years claim top spots in London GCT CSI5* speed class

Legends of the sport Ludger Beerbaum, 57, and John Whitaker, 66, showed the younger riders how it’s done when they claimed first and third in the penultimate five-star class at the London Longines Global Champions Tour.

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Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup delivers third success for Ladies team

DUBAI: After a break in 2020 enforced by COVID-19, the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup returned on Saturday when the team of all-female riders scored a third victory in the world’s premier international jockeys’ challenge in front of one of Ascot’s biggest crowds since the pandemic began.

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Para-equestrian at Tokyo Paralympics: All you need to know

Para-equestrian events at the Paralympics consist solely of dressage competition, with riders divided into five grades - grade I for the most-impaired riders up to grade V for the least impaired.

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TOKYO 2020 - CHARLOTTE DUJARDIN HEADS TEAM GB EQUESTRIAN SQUAD, GOES FOR FOURTH OLYMPIC DRESSAGE GOLD

The triple Olympic champion will go to a third Games - but with a new horse, after the retirement of her trusty Valegro. Dujardin is one of six rider and horse combinations who will bid for success in Tokyo, on board Mount St John Freestyle. Carl Hester goes to a fifth Games, while there are four riders who will be making their Olympic debuts.

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Global Equestrian Community Gathers At Dubai International Horse Fair In March

The Global Equine Industry will once again converge from the 21st to 23rd of March in Dubai for the Dubai International Horse Fair and the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Held under the patronage of H.H Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum .

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Royal Horse Racing Club to organise 18th race of the season

Muscat: The Royal Horse Racing Club will organise the 18th horse race which will be held at Al Rahba Racecourse located in the Wilayat of Barka in South Al Batinah Governorate on Saturday.

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UAE Polo team bask in the glory of Dubai Gold Cup

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Maktoum handing over the Dubai Gold Cup to Sheikha Maitha, Lucas Monteverde Jr, Tommy Beresford, and Jacinto Crotto after UAE Polo defeated Habtoor Polo in the final at Al Habtoor Polo, Resort and Club yesterday

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Clash of titans as Habtoor Polo to face UAE Polo in Gold Cup Dubai Open final

Sheikha Maitha Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum patron of UAE Polo team in action during their semi-final match against Abu Dhabi Polo.

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Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge takes its place on thrilling new world stage

The press conference for the 31st edition of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge included nine-times World Rally Champion Sebastien Loeb, defending champion Nasser Al Attiyah

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Sun & Sand Sports puts fun back into sport with new store opening at The Dubai Mall

Sun & Sand Sports is inviting us all to put the fun back into sport, providing everything we need within an expansive new flagship store at The Dubai Mall.

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RC Horse “Fakhr” Scores first Place in Dubai

Dubai: The horse “Fakhr” of the Royal Cavalry (RC) won first place in the second half competitions at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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Dubai Destinations: Riding horses on the beach is as good as it sounds

Who doesn’t dream of just once, to trot away into the horizon on the back of a responsive and majestic Arabian horse? Well, I did. And this past week, my dream to ride a horse on a deserted, pristine beach against the backdrop of Dubai’s glorious skyline unwittingly came true.

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New insurance unveiled to help UAE pet owners save money on vet bills

Unforeseen medical bills for vets in the UAE can range from Dh900 for blood tests and scans to tens of thousands of dirhams for major surgery or life-supporting care. UAE financial aggregator yallacompare introduced a new insurance product on Monday for pet owners in the UAE.

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Oman’s Royal Cavalry secures top positions in UAE I Times of Oman

The Royal Cavalry has achieved advanced positions in the equestrian competitions being held in the United Arab Emirates. The Sulb horse of the Royal Cavalry achieved second place in the first-half competitions at the Al Ain Equestrian Club track

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ECAHO welcomes UAE's proposals for its global expansion

ABU DHABI, 31th October, 2021 (WAM) -- Jaroslav Lacina, President of the European Conference of Arab Horse Organisations (ECAHO), has welcomed the UAE's proposals to revamp ECAHO's work and expand its services to the global level.

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UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain fast becoming a powerhouse in the advance of racing

The horse and the Middle East – the cradle of the thoroughbred - are inextricably linked. Now though, the region is fast being recognised as a powerhouse of the sport and not just because of its high profile and hugely successful owners.

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Meydan to host Golden Jubilee Race Night to celebrate UAE’s 50th National Day

Dubai: The Dubai Racing Club will host a Golden Jubilee Race Night at Meydan Racecourse on Thursday (December 2) to mark the UAE’s 50th National Day.

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UAE racing round-up: Five horses that stood out at the weekend

Sometimes winning is easy, sometimes it’s not. Either way, it’s a great feeling for a horse’s jockey, even if it means beating your weighing-room buddy.

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National Day Endurance Cup kicks off today

ABU DHABI, 27th November, 2021 (WAM) -- The Emirates International Endurance Village of Al Wathba launched today the National Day Endurance Cup, over a distance of 120 km, in four stages, with the participation of the most competitive jockeys and knights representing the various stables and equestrian clubs of the country.

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Betting On People In A Horse Race Is One Way To Win

This issue must be addressed, and you have to how to cure it. It is just a fact of life people are going consider advantage of people today in an unfair manner when considering the opportunity to have an edge.

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UAE earns global trust as it prepares to host 5 major events in 10 days

The UAE has a busy schedule, as the country will host 5 major events over the next ten days in addition to the Expo 2020 Dubai. The events reflect confidence in UAE's efforts and success to contain the global epidemic crisis after reaching a high social level that allowed it to start a safe return to life with stringent measures to ensure the safety of its residents and visitors.

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Winning streak continues for UAE at FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Horses

The UAE continued their winning streak when Fares Al Mansoori led home a one-two finish for the Emirates in the FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Horses in Sardinia, Italy on Saturday, September 18. Riding the M7 Stables-owned Nahar Shabab, Al Mansoori completed the 120km course in a time of 5 hours 00.16 seconds.

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Lamat Shaml' wins 28th edition of UAE President's Cup World Series for Purebred Arabian Horses in Germany

ABU DHABI, 6th September, 2021 (WAM) -- "Lamat Shaml," owned by Walid bin Zayed, galloped to win the 28th edition of the UAE President's Cup World Series for Purebred Arabian Horses, run in Germany on Sunday. Evsheim grass track in the German city of Baden-Baden hosted

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Dubai International Horse Fair to shine the spotlight on the scientific advances making equine healthcare as sustainable as it is digital

Heat-free laser light therapy, one-of-a-kind sunlight-mimicking lightbulbs and therapeutic medicine first used by humans but now a natural remedy for treating equine illness are amongst some of the latest healthcare innovations that will make their Middle Eastern debut at this weekend’s Dubai International Horse Fair.

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Dubai International Horse Fair And Arabian Horse Championship Begin Tomorrow, Hosting Everything Equine, Live Falconry And Spanish Horse “Ballet”

The global equine industry, horse riders and fans of equestrian sports are making tracks to attend the 15th Dubai International Horse Fair and 16th Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship, which get underway tomorrow (Thursday, 21st March). Held under the patronage .

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His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Opens Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship & Fair 2019

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance, today formally inaugurated the 16th Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship and the 15th Dubai International Horse Fair – simultaneous events.

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Fun Packed Activities At Dubai International Horse Fair This Weekend

While Dubai International Horse Fair (DIHF) gathers a host of global and regional equine industry players across the globe this week, aspirant horse riders of all ages and families, are set to enjoy a range of entertainment and educational activities. Taking place from 21 - 23 March 2019 at Dubai World Trade Centre, the event, now in its 15th edition.

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Equestrian Themed Art A Hit At Dubai International Horse Fair

Artists with a passion for horses have gathered at Dubai International Horse Fair (DIHF) to introduce their horse-themed pieces to the regional equestrian community and those who have a keen interest in art. The event, which draws to a close tomorrow (Saturday, March 23) has artists exhibiting their works of various media including bronze.

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An urgent wormer warning, and other things the horse world is talking about

British Equine Veterinary Association president elect David Rendle, a specialist in equine internal medicine, has warned that the equestrian industry appears

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Sheikha Maitha-led UAE Polo team edge past Habtoor to lift Gold Cup crown

UAE Polo team members Sheikha Maitha, Lucas Monteverde Jr, Tommy Beresford, and Jacinto Crotto celebrate after receiving the trophy from Sheikh Mohammed Bin Maktoum at the end of Dubai Gold Cup final.

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UAE Polo revels in victory as the Gold Cup 2022 Dubai Open champions

The finale of the tournament featured this season’s top polo teams in a scintillating battle for the most-coveted trophy of the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series.

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