TENT PEGGERS HEAD TO WORLD CUP

The National Public Security Team will be taking part in the Tent Pegging World Cup that will be held at the Equestrian Armed Forces Club, Egypt.

According to the leader, Colonel Abdullah Al Hwaimel, the team is ready to compete after securing second in the qualifying event in Sudan which involved eight nations.

Eleven countries from around the world will participate in the championship from April 11-18 including: Jordan, England, India, Australia, Sudan, Oman, Iraq, South Africa, Yemen, UAE and the host country Egypt.

The sport is one of equestrian’s oldest disciplines and involves mounted riders picking up grounded targets.