Horse Stories
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Off-season: how to protect the polo player’s performance and back between seasons
by Mauro Ramírez – Physical Education Professor – Sports Coach High-performance polo isn’t sustained solely by talent, good horses, and…
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Endurance Racing in the UAE: From Desert Tradition to Global Championship
Endurance racing in the United Arab Emirates is more than a sport. It is a living continuation of desert heritage…
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The Emperor and the Arabian Horse: Frederick II and the Arabic Roots of European Horsemanship
by Ahmed Yousef, Few rulers in European history combined the sword, the sceptre, and the scholar’s pen with the ease…
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Types of Horses — Al Badia Feature — Comparing Breeds and Their Uses
Horses are among the most diverse animals in the world, with breeds that differ in size, temperament, and abilities. Each…
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Look: When Dubai Ruler, Sheikh Hamdan Won 120km Endurance Horse Race in England – Al Badia
It was a day etched in the annals of endurance racing when His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,…
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The Courage of a Jockey: Remembering Tod Sloan’s Legacy
Horse racing has always been a sport of speed, strategy, and courage, and no figure represents that spirit better than…
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The Timeless Legacy of the Arabian Horse
The Arabian horse is more than a breed; it is a living legend. For thousands of years, this graceful creature…
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The Legend of Khamis Al-Suwaidi: An Old Jockey’s Tale
In the golden sands of the Arabian Peninsula, long before modern racetracks and grandstands, there lived a young jockey named…
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Embracing the Magnificence: When Pretty Horses Meet Stunning Views
by Al Badia, Experience the Captivating Harmony of Equine Elegance and Natural Beauty.” Horses, magnificent creatures of grace and power,…
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Dubai Royals Who Have Shaped Equestrian Sports Worldwide
Dubai’s royal family, particularly members of the Al Maktoum dynasty, have played a significant role in elevating equestrian sports on…
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