Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 sets out a framework for societal and economic growth based around government-stipulated pillars. Domestically, The Saudi Cup is valued as a tool to promote positive values to Saudi society through its unique platform as a home-grown and high-profile international sporting event.
As a result of the female participation in the stc International Jockeys Championship (IJC), the JCSA has seen an uptake in the number of female riders who are now training to be apprentice jockeys or who want to work in racing. More young Saudi women are understanding the different opportunities that can be provided by horseracing, thanks to the successes of jockeys such as New Zealander, Lisa Allpress who became the first woman to win a race in Saudi Arabia in 2020, Swiss rider, Sibylle Vogt who won the stc International Jockeys Challenge in 2020 and Australian jockey, Caitlin Jones who was successful in the event in 2022.
The 2021/22 Riyadh season saw Sara AlQhatani become the first woman to saddle horses under her own name, while elsewhere the JCSA is seeing more involvement from female assistant trainers and sport administrators.
On a wider level the JCSA seeks to impart new skillsets and knowledge among young Saudis to develop strength in depth around The Kingdom’s racing industry through a policy of mentorship within the club.
