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The Emirates Equestrian Federation
was established in 1992 under the Chairmanship of His
Excellency Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al
Nahyan, Member of the Executive Council.
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His Excellency Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed
Al Nahyan presides over the Board of Directors of the
Federation. The other officials include Sheikh Abdullah
bin Majid Al Qassimi , Vice President, Ziyad Abdullah
Galadari, Member, Taleb Dhaher Al Muhairi, Member and
Secretary General, Ahmed Ateeq Al Rumaithi, Finance
Manager, Majid Shahin Al Awani, Rashid Mohammed Al
Swaidi, Shamsa Awad Mohd. Al Otaiba and Sheikha Ali Al
Dhaheri, Members.
The Board meets regularly to set and follow up the
implementation of various plans of the Federation aimed
at improving equestrian and racing sport at both local
and international levels.
The Federation supervises the organization of equestrian
and racing activities in the UAE to build a large base
for this sport and to help the current generation of
riders to retain the forefathers' equestrianism and keep
pace with the developments of the sport in modern times.
The Federation has a significant and effective role in
the supervision of all races in the UAE. It also plays
an important role in the organization and sponsorship of
international races to support the presence of Pure-bred
Arabian horses at international levels.
In further pursuance of promoting Pure-bred Arabian
horses, the Federation organises endurance rides which
are highly popular and have received much appreciation
from the international equestrian fraternity.
The Federation looks forward to develop show jumping by
organizing local and international championships and
also by training the UAE riders in overseas camps and
encourage them to participate in international
competitions.
The Federation pays utmost care and attention to
veterinary services and maintains the reputation of the
UAE as a disease and epidemic-free equine state.
The Federation also enacts rules and regulations in line
with international standards which regulate equestrian
and racing sport in the UAE.
The Federation includes six departments -
Administration, Racing, Endurance, Show Jumping,
Veterinary and Media and Publicity. The departments are
managed and run by highly-qualified and experienced
technical, administrative and media personnel. |
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