
In Uzbekistan, like in others limiters countries (i.e. Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan), a similar game called “Kok Boru†exists since hundreds of years. Together with a high quality of horses, players and the culture of the game in their blood since they are children, it has been very quick to obtain a very good standard of quality training and exercises. The enthusiasm of players and organizers was absolutely fantastic.



An agreement between the President of the Tashkent Racing stadium “Toshkent Otchopariâ€, Alashov Shaykhali Alashovich, the General Secretary of the Uzbekistan National Federation, Jo’raqo’zi Boyqo’zievich and our FIHB President, Eric Bassot, has been reached: to have their National Federation putting in place the full process to be affiliated to FIHB and invest on this activity with other FIHB interventions in their country or in Europe.
When Horse-Ball for the first time was introduced to the Swedish audience at Stockholm International horse Show 2006 it was a roaring success. The TV commentators said that it was the most fantastic development that the equestrian sport has ever seen, much more exciting that they could ever anticipate. In the thorough public survey among our spectators, that is done every year, it was top ranked. A Champions League Final in Stockholm in the fantastic Globe Arena would be embraced with the greatest interest by media and spectators alike. Ulf Rosengren
President
Stockholm International Horse Show