Equestrian competitions gather pace in Barka

MUSCAT, NOV 1
Equestrian competitions continued in Barka with the Oman Equestrian Federation organising three events during the 2026-27 season, covering showjumping, endurance riding and horse racing, with strong participation from government units, private stables and horse owners.
The showjumping competition, held at the Olympic arena at Al Rahba Farm in Barka, featured 125 horses competing in two categories over 70cm and 90cm, with riders delivering an entertaining display.
In the 90cm category, Anas bin Waleed al Wahibi claimed first place aboard 'Al Shahma', representing Al Hareth Equestrian Stable. Ritaj bint Tamim al Mahrouqi, riding 'History' from the Equestrian and Olympic Centre, finished second. While Saleh bin Nasser al Ghabshi took third place aboard' Epos' of Al Marsalat Stable.
The 70cm category saw the participation of 80 horses, Adhra bint Talal al Hasani securing first place aboard 'Kainseem' of Mojo Equestrian Centre. Ahmed bin Badr al Wahibi finished second on 'Dilmoun' of Asayel Equestrian, while Maryam bint Nabeel al Habsi claimed third place aboard 'Jumper' of Seeb Equestrian School.
Meanwhile, 76 horses successfully completed the second endurance qualification event of the season, held at Al Mahamid Endurance Village in Barka over distances of 40 km and 80 km.
The 80 km qualifying ride began with 27 horses taking part, as 25 horses successfully completed both stages, each stage was 40 km.
Where the 40 km qualifying ride, held over a single stage, saw all 51 participating horses complete the distance.
The events form part of the federation’s 2026-27 season programme, which aims to provide opportunities for riders and horses to develop their skills and gain experience across different equestrian disciplines.
On the other side, Al Rahba Racecourse hosted the third horse racing meeting of the season, organised by the Oman Equestrian Federation, represented by the Oman Horse Racing Club.
The event featured eight races, including five for purebred Arabian horses, two for Thoroughbreds and one for locally bred Arabian horses. Jockey Amer bin Ali al Rasbi emerged as the meeting’s standout performer, securing three victories aboard ‘Aman’,’ Mutamakin SP’ and ‘Audi to Duty’ in their respective races.
The event attracted wide participation from horse owners and stables, with competitions held over various distances.