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The Equestrian Union was established in 2015 bu group of Saudi female riders with an aim to compete on equal footing with male counterparts. (The Equestrian Union)

How a group of Saudi female showjumpers took over the reins

  • The Equestrian Union was formed in 2015 to allow women to compete on equal footing with men in the Kingdom
By Caline Malek ·
Amr Zedan is the chairman of the Saudi Polo Federation, a board member of the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation and the owner of Zedan Racing Stables in Kentucky, US. (Supplied)

Amr Zedan is revolutionizing the equestrian landscape in Saudi Arabia

By Ali Khaled ·
Al-Sharbatly wins Saudi showjumping cup photos

Al-Sharbatly wins Saudi showjumping cup

By MOHAMMED AL-KINANI ·
Special The Egyptian showjumper making the Arab world proud photos

The Egyptian showjumper making the Arab world proud

By Mary Rostom ·
Saudi equestrian team win silver medal at Arab Women Sports Tournament in Sharjah

Saudi equestrian team win silver medal at Arab Women Sports Tournament in Sharjah

By Arab News ·
Dubai crown prince Sheikh Hamdan wins AlUla endurance race with Saudi-Emirati display of unity

Dubai crown prince Sheikh Hamdan wins AlUla endurance race with Saudi-Emirati display of unity

By Arab News ·
Qatari sheikh’s cannabis case risks Olympic equestrian place

Qatari sheikh’s cannabis case risks Olympic equestrian place

By AP ·
Top international horse-riding judge marvels at ‘breathtaking’ Saudi venue for historic Diriyah Equestrian Festival

Top international horse-riding judge marvels at ‘breathtaking’ Saudi venue for historic Diriyah Equestrian Festival

By Arab News ·
Special Equestrian team brings home gold for Saudi Arabia at Asian Games

Equestrian team brings home gold for Saudi Arabia at Asian Games

By Gary Meenaghan ·
Arabian horse beauty contest comes to Saudi Arabia's Souq Okaz festival

Arabian horse beauty contest comes to Saudi Arabia's Souq Okaz festival

By Arab News ·
The horse whisperer: Meet Ibrar Al-Oubeissy, first female Saudi trainer

The horse whisperer: Meet Ibrar Al-Oubeissy, first female Saudi trainer

By Huda Bashatah ·

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