Plans to develop para dressage with the intention of sending a aggressive UAE workforce to the LA28 Paralympic Video games have been revealed by The Royal Stables in Abu Dhabi.
The Royal Stables has put collectively a assist workforce, together with Laura Richardson as efficiency supervisor and Russell Mackechnie-Guire as technical lead, to supervise the programme.
“Our mission is to create an inclusive and empowering setting the place each aspiring para dressage athlete can attain their full potential,” mentioned Ms Richardson, who can be normal supervisor of The Royal Stables.
“With the management of our distinctive workforce, the assist of our neighborhood and the backing of visionary sponsors, we’re excited to embark on this journey to the Paralympic Video games and showcase the unimaginable expertise from the UAE.”
Different targets embody the Asian Championships and the Asian Video games.
HE Buthaina Abdullah Mohamed Ali Al Mazrouei, a board member of The Royal Stables, added: “This initiative is a testomony to our dedication to fostering expertise and breaking obstacles in equestrian sports activities. We’re thrilled to assist our para athletes in reaching their Paralympic Video games desires.”
A press launch from The Royal Stables acknowledged that Dr Ghanem Al Hajri, secretary normal of the UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation, addressed attendees on the official launch (10 April) “affirming [the federation’s] dedication to inclusion, collaboration and long-term athlete growth”.
“Dr Al Hajri additionally expressed confidence in para dressage as the subsequent main development self-discipline within the UAE, and within the potential of UAE athletes to succeed in the world stage,” it added.
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Lucy is an skilled information journalist, reporter and presenter. Since becoming a member of the Horse & Hound workforce in 2015, Lucy has reported from main international sporting occasions together with the Tokyo Paralympic Video games and a number of European Championships, in addition to Badminton, Burghley and London, to call a couple of. She has coated present affairs and sports activities information throughout the total spectrum of equestrian disciplines and racing, in addition to human and equine welfare, business information and court docket instances.
