Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 11Th April 2025 – The royal stables in Abu Dhabi yesterday organized the official press conference and the launch of the EAU Doma Performance Program for the Eau Equestrian & Racing Federation. Celebrated in the historic Sheath Zayed Majlis, the event marked a crucial moment on the Nation’s trip towards the construction of a competitive Eau Doma team for the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.
LR: His excellence Buthaina Abdullah Mohamed Ali Al Mazrouei, Laura Richardson, Dr. Ghanem Al Hajri, Dr. Russell Macketechnie-Hiose
Announced for the first time last month, the Doma’s Doma Performance program is a pioneer initiative designed to train determination athletes and provide a structured development route to compete international. With its roots in the founding vision of the deceased, Jheque Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the program highlights the continuous commitment of the real stables with the inclusion, the development of talent and sports excellence in the EAU.
The launch event gathered senior figures from the equestrian community, the media and stakeholders of the government entities of the EAU for people of determination for a press conference that presents the scope of the program, its leadership team and its long -term broadcasts. The event highlighted the support of the Federation to the initiative, aligning with its broadest strategy to promote the doming and sport for the EAU.
His Excellence Buthaina Abdullah Mohamed Ali al Mazrouei, a member of the Board of Royal stables, welcomed the guests with opening comments that reflected the cultural importance of the equestrian in the Emiratia inheritance and the importance of creating opportunities for all Aldus opportunities, she spoke of the same Majlis when the legacy of the Royal Stables was established in 1969 Symbolic of the Symbolic of the Symbolin of the Symbolin.
Dr. Ghanem al Hajri, general secretary of the Equestrian Federation and Racing of the EAU, addressed the attendees in the name of the Federation, affirming their commitment to the inclusion, collaboration and development of long -term athletes. Dr. Al Hajri also expressed his confidence in the doma for the next important growth discipline in the EAU, and in the potential of the Eau athletes to reach the world stage.
Laura Richardson, Performance Manager of the Doma Doma Performance program, thanked the royal stables for her vision and described how the initiative is already underway, with the first athlete evaluations. He stressed that the program is designed not only to achieve sports success, but to create load opportunities for determination athletes. With clear milestones, including Asian championships and Asian games, the goal of reaching Los Angeles 2028 is now firmly moving.
Dr. Russell Mackechnie-Hiide, technical leader of the delicate Doma Performance Program, delivered a convincing management scheme will be based on training led by science, sports medicine and biomechanical analysis. Based on almost two decades of experience working with Paralympic athletes, Dr. Macketechnie-Hiir expressed his emotion to develop the EUA riders and help them achieve performance at the level of elite on the world stage.
The launch also offered the guests a look at the future house of the Eau Doma team. The extensive redevelopment of the Royal Stables includes a new inner sand, club house, accommodation and treatment facilities. Central for training program two Racewood racing simulators: highly advanced tools used in leading equestrian nations to support driver’s development and accessibility. The simulators allow a personalizable positioning and analysis in a lower way, providing a vital training step for par -atletas, complementing their sand work with the team’s dressed horses.
Registered by the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), for the Doma is the only equestrian discipline included in the Paralympic Games, where it has appeared since 1996. Sport follows a classification graduated from a wide unthinkable. The Royal Stable Expert Team will supervise all aspects of the well -being of athletes and horses, with a long -term vision of establishing the EAU as leader in inclusive equestrian sport.
Royal Stables continues to welcome the applications of aspiring athletes to Doma for, as well as the interest of possible sponsors and partners who wish to support this historical initiative.
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