The
first-ever horse riding and equestrian federation has been formed by the
country’s key followers and riders of the game.
The
Gambia Federation of Horse Riders/Equestrians has been set following a timely
advocating of pundits found around the beaches along the Kombos.
The
Gambia unlike countries around the globe has not joined elite nations as
Senegal, France and USA among others to set up such a movement.
The
organization, which has Mr Alieu Cham as its first horse competitor, elected Mr
Papa Sowe, a horse rider, as its leader.
Journalists
Sainabou Kujabi-Njie as its secretary general, Alieu Cham treasurer, and Assan
Camara is the vice president.
On plans for the federation, the president
Papa Sowe said: “The organization shall become a model one in the future. We
intend to register with the National Sports Council as well as affiliate
ourselves with the National Sports Council and the Gambia National Olympic
Committee.”
Future
training programmes
The
Gambia Federation of Horse Riders/Equestrians is planning a grand training
programme for its members under the dynamic leadership of Mr Papa Sowe in
December 2016 for interested riders and aspiring ones.
Lessons
will look at beginners as well as delve on other basic techniques in horse
riding and the equestrian profession.
