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His Majesty Shaikh
Hamad is the eleventh ruler of direct descent of the Kingdom of Bahrain
since 1783. Just as the mantle of leadership has passed from father
to son over hundreds of years, so has the legacy of the Bahrain
Arabian Horse Stud passed into the care of His Majesty Shaikh Hamad.
His Majesty has been a renowned equestrian from an early age. His
Majesty Shaikh Hamad, while Crown Prince in 1974, initiated the
procedures that led to the Royal Arabian Stud of Bahrain becoming a
fully fledged member of the World Arabian Horse Organization (W.A.H.O.)
in 1980. Thus the Royal Arabian Stud of Bahrain has been
internationally recognised for its ancient and splendid Bahrain
Arabian horses.
His Majesty Shaikh
Hamad has always been an ardent patron of equestrian events in
Bahrain. His Majesty has particularly been interested in supporting
Bahrainis, especially the young, in their endeavours as horsemen. As
a result of His Majesty's Court promotes
and sponsors prestigious equestrian events in Bahrain. These include
all Arabian horse races, the Bahrain International Endurance Race
and of course His Majesty's personal International Show Jumping
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