[RC] [Endurance Riding: News] Abu Dhabi: First-ever ladies-onlyequestrian enduran... - MerriGulfnews.com - Full articleBy M. Satya Narayan January 20, 2009 Abu Dhabi: The Emirates International Endurance Village in Al Wathba will be breaking new ground when they stage their first-ever ladies only ride on Friday. "Friday's Shaikha Fatima Bint Mansoor Al Nahyan Ladies Endurance Cup will be the first ever ride only for ladies and the event is being held under the patronage of Shaikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister for Presidential Affairs," said Adnan Sultan Al Nuaimi, the Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Equestrian club during a press conference here yesterday. "A total amount of Dh500,000 including two four-wheel-drive cars for the riders taking the first two places, will be up for grabs. "All riders who finish will the 90km ride will be given cash awards," Al Nuaimi said. More... -- Posted By Merri to Endurance Riding: News at 1/20/2009 01:28:00 PM
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