HORSES OF PRESTIGE in the Sultanate of Oman
In many cultures, the horse holds a special place, and fascinates by its beauty, its strength and spirit. Equestrian traditions are still perpetuated by the high society worldwide.
Fast, tough, lightweight and elegant, the Arabian horses are considered to be the most beautiful horses in the world. It is the Bedouins who were the first to raise them. In Oman, an absolute monarchy enriched by petrodollars, horse breeding is a true doctrine of the state. The Royal Cavalry of the Sultan is a kind of emblem for all Omanis, whether rich or poor. At Al Amer al Falaij Rasbi Racecourse, near the capital Muscat, we see some of the best racehorses in the country competing in a royal race. For the country’s elite, it is an inescapable demonstration prestige.