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[RC] [Endurance Riding: News] Turkmenistan Riders to Take Part in UAEEndurance Ev... - MerriKhaleejtimes.com - Full Article 3 November 2008 ABU DHABI -The doors have been opened and now its just a question of when. If everything goes according to plan, endurance aficionados will get to watch and compete alongside riders and horses from Turkmenistan in the UAE. These racing horses are known for their unique colours somewhat different from thoroughbreds and pure Arabians. This was the outcome of a recent visit by a high-ranking delegation from the UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation, headed by the secretary general Taleb Dhaher Al Muhairi, to Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, according to a Press release. The visit was in response to an invitation extended to Dr. Shaikh Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, chairman of the UAE Equestrian & Racing Federation, from the president of the Turkmenistan Equestrian Federation, in an effort to boost mutual relations in this field. The visit, which coincided with the 17th independence day celebrations of Turkmenistan, included the opening of a mega building which houses the headquarters of Turkmenistan Equestrian Federation. Some races were held to mark the occasion. More... -- Posted By Merri to Endurance Riding: News at 11/02/2008 02:52:00 PM
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