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I've seen what some riders can do to their horses for nothing other than 
ego. Haven help the horses if the was a 154 Grand on the line.

Truman

Bob Morris wrote:
> MORE than BD58,000 prizemoney is up for grabs in His Majesty King 
> Hamad's Endurance Horseride Championship That amounts to about $US154,716.
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> We need a few rides like that here in our country to liven things up a 
> bit.
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> Bob
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> Bob Morris
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> Morris Endurance Enterprises
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> Boise, ID
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> -----Original Message-----
> *From:* ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On Behalf Of *Merri
> *Sent:* Tuesday, March 11, 2008 4:39 PM
> *To:* news@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> *Subject:* [RC] [Endurance Riding: News] Bahrain: Top riders set for 
> 120km race
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> *Gulf-daily-news.com - Full Story* 
> <http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=211318&Sn=SPOR&IssueID=30358>
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> March 12 2008
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> MORE than BD58,000 prizemoney is up for grabs in His Majesty King 
> Hamad's Endurance Horseride Championship scheduled for Saturday.
>
> The prizemoney will be shared by the top 10 riders in the senior and 
> junior races with a total distance of 120km approved for both events.
>
> The top prize in the senior race will be a vehicle worth BD16,000 for 
> the champion. Runners-up will get BD7,000, BD6,000 for third place, 
> BD5,000 for fourth and BD4,00 for fifth.
>
> The remaining five riders will also be honoured with six place to have 
> BD3,000, BD2,500 for seventh, BD2,000 for eighth, BD1,500 for ninth 
> and BD1,000 for 10th place.
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> In the junior race, BD26,400 will be divided into five prizes with the 
> winner to be awarded BD6,000 while runner up gets BD5,000.
>
> Third play will have BD4,000, BD3,000 for fourth place, BD2,500 for 
> fifth, BD2,000 for sixth, BD1,500 for seventh, BD1,000 for eighth, 
> BD800 for ninth and BD600 for 10th.
>
> Meanwhile, Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (Breef) 
> president Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa confirmed the 
> participation of the UAE's Shaikh Majid bin Mohammed Al Maktoom in the 
> event.
>
> Shaikh Majid, son of UAE Crown Prince and Dubai Ruler Shaikh Mohammed 
> bin Rashid Al Maktoom, was the winner of the endurance race held 
> during the Arab Games in Egypt.
>
> The event, to be staged at the Bahrain International Endurance Village 
> in Sakhir, will be sponsored by Al Areen Holding Company, Gulf Holding 
> Company and International Bank.
>
> Shaikh Nasser meet Al Areen Holding Company chairman Shaikh Ahmed bin 
> Ali Al Khalifa and expressed his appreciation to the company for its 
> support to the event.
>
> The meeting was also attended by Gulf Holding Company vice-chairman 
> Ahmed Al Ameer and officials from the Breef.
>
> Shaikh Ahmed expressed honour to sponsor the prestigious event, adding 
> that the company has been always keen to offer its support to the 
> sports activities in Bahrain.
>
> Shaikh Ahmed said he is confident about the abilities of the 
> federation to organise the championship to be held under the patronage 
> of His Majesty King Hamad.
>
> Preparations are in full swing at the endurance village to host the 
> event. Goys planning and follow-up director Shaikh Abdulla bin Rashid 
> Al Khalifa visited the venue and inspected its facilities ahead of the 
> championship.
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> Shaikh Abdulla was joined on this tour by officials from the Crown 
> Prince Court and the federation.
>
> --
> Posted By Merri to Endurance Riding: News 
> <http://www.enduranceworld.net/channels/2008/03/bahrain-top-riders-set-for-120km-race.html> 
> at 3/11/2008 03:33:00 PM


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