THE WAHO CONFERENCE BAHRAIN 2017 – Review
The 2017 WAHO Bahrain Conference was a very successful and productive event, which was very much enjoyed by all participants. Our most grateful thanks go to HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Patron of the Conference, and HH Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Host of the Conference and to The Royal Stables of Bahrain for their generous and gracious hospitality. The chance to see so many carefully preserved original desert-bred horses in their home setting was an unforgettable experience.
To read the full Conference Report which is available
as a PDF, please click here: WAHO Conference Special (7 MB, please allow some time to download!).
Monika Savier’s article published in Desert Heritage Magazine
as PDF, please click here: WAHO Conference (c) M. Savier (10 MB)
Monika Savier’s article published in Tutto Arabi
as PDF, please click here: WAHO Conference II (c) M. Savier (5 MB)
Sharon Meyers’ article published in Australian Arabian Horse Society News
as PDF (part I), please click here: WAHO Conference I (c) Sharon Meyers (2 MB)
Sharon Meyers’ article published in Australian Arabian Horse Society News
as PDF (part II), please click here: WAHO Conference II (c) Sharon Meyers (1,5 MB)
(to view their names / strains just go with your mouse to the bottom of the photo)
all photos: G. Waiditschka / IN THE FOCUS
(to view their names / strains just go with your mouse to the bottom of the photo)
all photos: G. Waiditschka / IN THE FOCUS
THE WAHO CONFERENCE BAHRAIN 2017
Welcome to the 2017 WAHO Conference in Bahrain!photos: April Visel
Dear WAHO Members and Prospective Members,
Plans are now well under way for the 2017 WAHO Conference, generously hosted under the patronage of HH Sheikh Isa Bin Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa and the Royal Arabian Studs of Bahrain.
The detailed WAHO Conference Bahrain 2017 brochures are now en route by airmail to our current WAHO Members. The package includes the Conference Programme, the Pearls of Bahrain Tours brochure, the Pre & Post-Conference Tours (Dilmun Days) brochure and of course a set of registration forms.
We are also very pleased to invite you to visit the new Conference website at: www.wahobahrain2017.com. Here you can browse through the information relating to the tours and you can also download the registration forms. We are not offering online registration at this time. We will welcome your registrations whether you prefer to send them to us by airmail, fax or scanned as email attachments.
We would also like to take this opportunity to extend a warm invitation to those of you who are not yet WAHO members to come and join us in the Kingdom of Bahrain in February 2017. Please contact the WAHO office for further information on how to become a WAHO member. WAHO membership will give you the right to take part in this unique and important event on the international Arabian horse community’s calendar. We can promise you not only several interesting talks by acclaimed speakers on a variety of topics, as well as private visits to unique Arabian breeding farms, but also the chance to reunite with old friends and make new ones from all over the world. All those who attend have one special common interest: The Arabian Horse.
Please click the link below to read this beautifully illustrated Arabian Horse World article by Denise Hearst with photos by April Visel, about the Arabian horses of Bahrain as our generous hosts prepare for the 2017 WAHO Conference: Arabian Horse World – Bahrain
We look forward to welcoming all many Conference participants to the Kingdom of Bahrain. For further information or assistance, please feel free to contact:
Mr. Subin Abubaker, WAHO Conference Coordinator Bahrain 2017, at email: wahobahrain2017@gmail.com
We can also provide information and assistance from the WAHO Office, please contact: Katrina Murray, WAHO Executive Secretary, at email: waho@btconnect.com or Joanne Minter, WAHO Administrative Assistant, at email: thewahooffice@gmail.com
2017 WAHO CONFERENCE, MANAMA, KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN
6-15 February 2017
Venue: The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Seef District, Manama
WAHO General Assembly: 9-11 February
WAHO World Registrar’s Meeting: 8 February
Pearls of Bahrain Days: 12 – 15 February
With optional Pre Conference Tours on 6 – 8 February
and optional Post Conference Tours on 14-15 February
Almost 20 years since the last time the WAHO ‘family had the pleasure of meeting in Bahrain in 1998, you are cordially invited to attend the next WAHO Conference. The detailed Conference brochures and registration forms are automatically sent to all WAHO members, but WAHO is always delighted to welcome new members at our Conferences.
THE CURRENT PLANNED SCHEDULE OF DAILY EVENTS IS AS FOLLOWS:
09:00 – 20:00 hConference Registration Desk open at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel
| Monday 6th February | |
| 09:00 – 20:00 h | Conference Registration Desk open at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel |
| Choice of local Pre-Conference tours available for registered participants | |
| Tuesday 7th February | |
| Choice of local Pre-Conference tours available for registered participants | |
| 09:00 – 18:00 h | WAHO Executive Committee meeting. |
| Wednesday 8th February | |
| 09:00 – 18:00 h | Conference Registration Desk open at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel |
| Choice of local Pre-Conference tours available for registered participants | |
| 09:00 – 17:30 h | WAHO Executive Committee Meeting. |
| 09:00 – 17:30 h | WAHO World Registrars Meeting, full day with lunch |
| 19:30 – 22:30 h | Welcome reception and Dinner hosted by The Royal Arabian Studs of Bahrain |
| Thursday 9th February | |
| 09:00 – 17:30 h | WAHO General Assembly starting with Opening CeremonyFull day with lunch |
| 19:30 – 23:00 h | Evening social event and Dinner hosted by Bahrain Royal Equestrian & Endurance Federation |
| Friday 10th February | |
| 09:00 – 13:00 h | WAHO General Assembly with guest speakers (morning only) |
| 14:00 h | Lunch at the Racetrack hosted by Rashid Equestrian & Horseracing Club |
| Race Meeting with the featured WAHO Cup race and Traditional Desert Sports | |
| 19:30 – 22:30 h | Dinner at the Memorial Museum hosted by the Court of the Crown Prince |
| Saturday 11th February | |
| 09:00 – 17:30 h | WAHO General Assembly with guest speakersFull day with lunch |
| 19:30 – 23:30 h | Gala Dinner at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel with private horse parade and traditional attractions hosted by The Royal Arabian Studs of Bahrain |
| Sunday February 12th | Pearls of Bahrain Special Days |
| Morning | Royal Stud PresentationLunch |
| Afternoon | Visit to Desert Stable and Endurance Stable of HH Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa |
| Monday February 13th | Pearls of Bahrain Special Days |
| Morning | HRH Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Al Khalifa Stud Presentation with lunch |
| Afternoon | Presentation of horses at Al Rashediah Stud with dinner |
| Tuesday February 14th | |
| Morning | Choice of local post conference tours for registered participants |
| Afternoon & Evening | Bahrain National Championship Show, at the Rashid Equestrian & Horseracing Club |
| Wednesday February 15th | |
| Morning | Choice of local post conference tours for registered participants |
| Afternoon & Evening | Bahrain National Championship Show, at the Rashid Equestrian & Horseracing Club |
Note: The programme of social events and tours may be subject to change; all registered participants will be kept fully informed.
For further information about this exceptional event, please contact the WAHO Conference Office in Bahrain: Mr. Subin Abubaker, at email: wahobahrain2017@gmail.com
And for WAHO membership information, please contact the WAHO Office.
Tel: +44 (0) 1684 274455 or email: waho@btconnect.com or: the wahooffice@gmail.com
Please also see the dedicated WAHO 2017 Conference website: www.wahobahrain2017.com
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY. 2017 WAHO BAHRAIN CONFERENCE:
Thanks to the very gracious invitation from the Kingdom of Bahrain to host the next WAHO Conference, under the Patronage of HH Sheik Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, we are delighted to inform you that plans are now well under way for this important event to be held in February 2017 (details see below). After much consideration of suitable dates, and in order to do our best to avoid clashing with other important international Arabian horse events, we have agreed the following initial schedule of events with our generous hosts. The Conference venue and choice of hotels will be confirmed soon. We will of course ensure all our members are kept up to date with the plans and itinerary as these become more detailed. Please check back here from time to time for more news.
2017 WAHO Bahrain Conference: Preliminary Schedule of Events (subject to change)
