Oman Equestrian Federation ends season’s activities

Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser Al Bakri, Minister of Manpower, presided over the conclusion ceremony held at Al Rahba Farm, Wilayat of Barka

BARKA: With the completion of the competitions on the shield of the Ministry of Sports Affairs and the hurdles competition, the Oman Equestrian Federation concluded its activities for 2017 -2018 at Al Rahba Farm, Wilayat of Barka.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser Al Bakri, Minister of Manpower, presided over conclusion ceremony in the presence of Nasr bin Hamood Al Kindi, Secretary General of Royal Court Affairs, Sayyid Munther bin Saif Al Busaidi, chairman of the Board of Oman Equestrian Federation, number of members of Majlis A’Shura and representatives of government horse units.

The shield of the Ministry of Sports Affairs for the hurdles jump racing and the title of the championship (category B) went to horse rider Hamood bin Sultan Al Tooqi from the Olympic Equestrian Centre while his son Sultan from the same centre won the title of the round of the Oman Equestrian Federation.

Twelve horse riders have taken part in the Category (C), where the first place went for horse rider Khalfan Al Hattali from ROP’s Horse Unit

Fifteen horse riders have participated in category (D) of the horse racing where the first place went for Sultan bin Hamood Al Tooqi.Thirty-five horse riders have participated in the beginners category. The first place went for Harith bin Hamood Al Mawali from ROP Horse Unit.