WEG Princess Haya: Opening remarks for wrap-up Press Conference, 10 October at 9am

HRH Princess Haya

The World Equestrian Games Foundation had a mission statement to stage a Games that were technically, artistically and commercially successful. And there can be no doubt that these Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games here in Kentucky have ticked every one of those boxes.

WEG Endurance: Apologetic Statement from Saeed Al Tayer, UAE Chef de Mission

“The UAE team is thrilled to have won the Endurance team gold medal at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games and it was a huge honour for the four team members to be presented with their gold medals by HRH Princess Haya, the President of the FEI.

Unfortunately, due to a mis-communication, the team members did not attend the post-medal press conference and for that we apologize. We would have been honored to speak to the media, but we were genuinely unaware that this was standard protocol.

Thanks to the FEI the sport of Endurance has been elevated enormously in the UAE and the proof of that is the gold medal that the team has won here in Kentucky. We have a special love for the State of Kentucky and think of it as a home from home.”

WEG Endurance: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

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HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was engaged on official state business and was regrettably unable to attend today’s individual Endurance medal ceremony at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™. The silver medal that His Highness won in yesterday’s 160-kilometre competition was collected on his behalf by UAE Chef de Mission, Saeed Al Tayer.

Sheikh Mohammed was riding as an individual and was not a member of the UAE team which won team gold in the Endurance competition.

WEG Endurance: UAE Leads Endurance

When Endurance horses arrived at Gate 1 this morning the team from the United Arab Emirates posted a combined time of 04:34.53  to take the lead. His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum (SAS Alexis), His Excellency Sheikh Majid Mohammed Al Maktoum (Kango D'Aurabelle) and Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum (Rukban Dikruhu Mmn) were leading the team rankings ahead of the USA in second and Bahrain in third.

Cooler weather overnight makes it easier going for the hard working Endurance horses. With a long way to go, final results are expected around 7p.m. EDT.  Medals will be presented tomorrow along with the Best Condition Award, going to the horse exhibiting the best physical condition following the grueling Endurance challenge.