Thailand makes history

written by Jocelyn Pollak

 

 

Thailand is known on the world stage for many things – incredible food, stunning beaches, smiling people – but horseback riding is not one of them, until now.

 

After nearly a decade of building momentum in equestrian pursuits, 2019 marks a historical and exciting year for the sport of horseback riding in Thailand. From December 1-8 of this year, Thailand will be hosting the first ever FEI Asian Championship at the impressive Thai Polo and Equestrian Club in Pattaya, the largest multi-functional facility in SE Asia, just 150km outside of Bangkok. Riders from all over Asia will descend on the Kingdom.

 

This competition is sanctioned for Asians only and will combine three disciplines: jumping, dressage and eventing. It is expected that more than 10 countries will be joining in the championships and over 80 horses are expected to participate.

 

HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana, who is an avid national rider, will represent Thailand. Challenging her and the other accomplished Thai riders are the number-one riders from China, Japan, Taiwan, Korea and other Asian nations. “With the Princess competing on the national team for Thailand in this historic event, her vision to secure Thailand as a world-class equestrian destination will be realised,” said Harald Link, president of the Thailand Equestrian Federation, CEO of B.Grimm Group (the primary sponsor of the event), and co-owner of Thai Polo and Equestrian Club.

 

Link assured that all of the preparations will be attended to with the utmost care. Nunthinee Tanner, co-owner of Thai Polo and Equestrian Club and an accomplished rider herself, is the mastermind behind a massive facilities overhaul of the club. At her direction, a number of investments have been made to ensure world-class facilities and practice areas. The club boasts an on-site horse hospital with round-the-clock veterinary care, stabling for more than 250 horses and three full size polo fields. 

 

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And i say all the power to whom that will excel in this sport, but, please do not eat the poor thing if it fails to win ok?...

Bareback riding is much more fun. Thailand wins hands down in that sport.

5 hours ago, ezzra said:

And i say all the power to whom that will excel in this sport, but, please do not eat the poor thing if it fails to win ok?...

If you would have tried once you wouldn't speak like that... ????

Is it stranger than having a Thai driver in Formula 1?