Muscat: The Wilayat of Ibra hosted a traditional equestrian festival with over 100 horses on Friday. Sayyid Munther al Busaidy, Head of the Oman Equestrian Federation, said, “The traditional equestrian festival in Ibra is part of a series of such events in 4 to 6 wilayats every two years.”
The event was organised by the Zad Al Rakib Equestrian Committee in the Wilayat of Ibra in the North Al Sharqiyah Governorate for the 2022-2023 season.
The President of the Oman Equestrian Federation said traditional equestrian festivals aim to introduce tourists to the authentic Omani heritage, where competition and participation take place according to the standards set by the Federation. It is also an incentive to local clubs and jockeys to maintain the tradition of riding and other skills.
Over 100 horses took part in the Ardha run. Other events included tent pegging with sword and spear, in addition to showcasing the skills of the riders on their horses. The riders carried the flags of the Sultanate Oman and pictures of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik amid the chanting of folk songs and recitation of poems.
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