(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) The second stage of Gallops of Oman saw 110 Arabian horses and riders from nine nationalities, set off on a 41km journey from Camp 2 ‘Tawi Wraid' to reach Camp 3 on their route, ‘Tawi Khazeenah.'
Riding along graded tracks that had been specially prepared for the ride, the horses and riders used the experience gained from the previous day's introductory stage to develop a partnership with their horses. The twenty two teams travelled easily through the desert terrain, making good time at Tawi Khazeenah. HE Nasr bin Hamood al Kindi, the Secretary General of Royal Court Affairs, said, "Following the second day, we wish success to all participants in the Gallops of Oman where everyone including participants, horses, veterinarians and organizers have worked very hard.
This is the beginning of a heritage event which will consists of several stages and will last for several days. The preparations for this event took approximately one year, and the route was chosen to reflect the spirit of Oman. It starts in Bidya where riders will pass through the desert across sand dunes and will end with Jalan –a spectacular location that overlooks the sea. Such geographic diversity is what distinguishes Oman, making it a destination which attracts tourists from across the globe.
The sultanate is also characterised by its cultural diversity, which connects the Bedouin to the marine environment and will be seen in true character during Gallops of Oman " The challenges of the second stage became apparent as the riders rode deeper into the heart of the Sharqiya sands and encountered the start of gentle undulating dunes, giving them a taste for the journey ahead in the third and fourth stages. Julian Delamare of Team ‘La Rouvraie from Paris', said, ''We have been so impressed with the welcome we've received from our Omani hosts and people that we have met so far people of Oman.
They have been so kind and instantly gave us a great feel for the country.'' When talking about the style of riding and the challenges faced by the visitors he said ''As with any horse, you need to put in the effort to gain the trust of an Arabian horse and adapt to their style, which really is quite different to the thoroughbred horses we are used to. The last two days of riding have been a real joy, through some exciting terrain and the horses have proved nicely challenging to
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