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'Kaszëbskô Szlópa' - annual traditional horse race

The annual traditional Kassubian horse race ' Kaszëbskô Szlópa'. Szlopa (Shlopa) is a traditional cargo sledge used by the Kassubians for...

by Michal Fludra in Poland on 05/02/2012

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European Jockeys Compete in Qatar

European Jockeys including the UK's Darren Williams and Matthew Lawson are competing in the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club events, riding...

by Barnie Rabbit in Qatar on 02/02/2012

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Horse race in a rural arena - Dhaka

A super horse race event was jointly organized by the Bangladesh horse race association and Kokila villagers More than 35 horses participated in...

by A.M. Ahad in Bangladesh on 28/01/2012

BREAKING NEWS

05/02/2012 - 'Kaszëbskô Szlópa' - annual traditional horse race - Poland - The annual traditional Kassubian horse...
02/02/2012 - European Jockeys Compete in Qatar - Qatar - European Jockeys including the UK'...
28/01/2012 - Horse race in a rural arena - Dhaka - Bangladesh - A super horse race event was jointly...
26/01/2012 - Hamad Al Attiyah Cup Arabian horse race is won by Agshar Asf - Doha - Qatar - The Abdullah Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Cup...
26/01/2012 - Arabian thoroughbred Zizanie Al Maury wins Handicap - Qatar - Zizanie Al Maury wins P/A Handicap race...
26/01/2012 - Arabian thoroughbred Al Adeed ridden by G Avranche wins Handicap race - Qatar - HE Abdullah Bin Hamad Al Attiyah,...
26/01/2012 - Arabian Thoroughbred Mekhbatt wins the Maiden Plate - Qatar - Sheikh Khalifa Bin Mohammed Bin Khalifa...
26/01/2012 - M Daisy wins Arabian Thoroughbred Handicap in Al Attiyah Cup - Doha - Qatar - Abdullah Bin Hamad Al Attiyah cup day...
19/01/2012 - Sprinter Championship Horse Race won by Al Adaid - Doha - Qatar - Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club held a...
19/01/2012 - Dead horse on Peshawar Road - Pakistan - A dead horse was seen lying at the side...

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European Jockeys Compete in Qatar
European Jockeys including the UK's Darren Williams and Matthew Lawson are competing in the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club events, riding some of the best Arabian thoroughbreds...
Arabian thoroughbred Al Adeed ridden by G Avranche wins Handicap race
HE Abdullah Bin Hamad Al Attiyah, Deputy Prime Minister of Qatar & Chairman of Qatar Petroleum held his annual 'Cup Day'. Race 4 was the Local T/B Handicap, The Ghazali S...
Ready Cash wins  91st Prix d'Amerique Marionnaud trotting race
Ready Cash was confirmed winner of the 91st Prix d'Amerique Marionnaud trotting race with French driver Franck Nivard at the Vincennes racetrack near Paris. France. 29th January 2...
Horse race in a rural arena - Dhaka
A super horse race event was jointly organized by the Bangladesh horse race association and Kokila villagers More than 35 horses participated in this competition in different villages ...
Arabian thoroughbred Zizanie Al Maury wins Handicap
Zizanie Al Maury wins P/A Handicap race 3 of Abdullah Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Cup at Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club. Attiyah is Chairman of Qatar Petroleum and the anti-corruption Adm...
Arabian Thoroughbred Mekhbatt wins the Maiden Plate
Sheikh Khalifa Bin Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Thani's Arabian thoroughbred Mekhbatt wins the Maiden plate in race 2 at Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club. Doha, Qatar. 26th January 2012
M Daisy wins Arabian Thoroughbred Handicap in Al Attiyah Cup - Doha
Abdullah Bin Hamad Al Attiyah cup day is a major equestrian event. Michaelmas Daisy ridden by S Golam won the Thoroughbred Handicap at the Racing & Equestrian Club. The race is hel...
Hamad Al Attiyah Cup Arabian horse race is won by Agshar Asf - Doha
The Abdullah Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Cup is won by Darren Williams riding Arabian thoroughbred Agsher Asf. This event is in honour of the Deputy Prime Minister of Qatar. Qatar. 26th Janua...
National Western Stock Show - Denver
Some of the many aspects of middle America are seen at the annual National Western Stock Show with events such as 'Mutton Bustin', 'Team Roping' and 'Steer Wres...
Horse racing continues
Even during the difficult early days of the Revolution of Tunisia, Ksar Said racecourse in Tunis continued to provide bettors with many races. Tunis, Tunisia. 22nd January 2012
Sprinter Championship Horse Race won by Al Adaid - Doha
Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club held a Trophy day for the Special Advisor to the Emir. The Sprinter Championship was won by a Qatari Arab thoroughbred, Al Adaid ridden by P Convertino....
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Khalifa Al Thani Trophy horse race - Doha
Darren Williams, riding Sheikh Hamad Bin Mishal Bin Hamad Al Thani's horse wins the competition. The competition is one of the key races for the Racing and Equestrian Federation in...
Celebrities attend 151st L'Ormarins Queens Plate - South Africa
Celebrities and socialites at the 151st running of the L'Ormirans Queens Plate equestrian event. Cape Town, South Africa. 7th January 2012
The Grove and Rufford Hunt on Boxing Day 2011
Formed in 1952 when both the Rufford and Grove hunts were amalgamated, the Grove and Rufford Hunt on Boxing Day started from the Crown Hotel in Bawtry, UK. 26th December 2011
Leopardstown Christmas Horse Racing Festival - Dublin
The Leopardstown Christmas Horse Racing Festival is a part of the Irish Christmas season consisting of four days of fresh air and sport, no matter the weather. Dublin, Ireland. 29th Dec...
Most Stylish Lady and Man Competition - Dublin
Louise Allen and Barth Bialek won the ‘Most Stylish Lady and Man Competition' prizes on Lexus Day at the Leopardstown Christmas Festival. Ireland. 28th December 2011
Argentinan 70th National Pato Open
The Grand Final of 70th Argentinan Pato Open. Pato, also known as Horseball, is Argentina's national sport. La Guarida team (16 points) versus Los Mochitos (14). Buenos Aires, Arge...
Durkan Day at Punchestown racecourse
‘Rubi Light’, ridden by Andrew Lynch and one of the most promising National Hunt jockeys in Ireland, won the John Durkan Chase 2011 with an impressive ease in Punchestown, Co. Kildare, ...
Riders and spectators at the Służewiec Horse Racetrack - Warsaw
The Służewiec Horse Racetrack is one of the largest and most beautiful racing tracks in the world. The racing season begins in the spring and runs until the late autumn. Poland. 30th Oc...
Gaucho National Day Festival  - Argentina
A festival celebrating 'Gaucho' National Day took place at Las Flores. Gaucho is a term commonly used to describe residents of the South American pampas, and the event include...