JAMES OWEN RACING

James' early career saw plenty of success with Arabian racing alongside his Point to Point career, both in the saddle and as a trainer. He has dominated the UK Arabian racing scene since, including gaining the coveted Arabian Racing Organisation (ARO) Trainers' Title seven times and also winning the Arabian Racing Achievement Award at the HWPA Derby Awards on three separate occasions.

 

​Previously, James was supported by the late HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, with whom he saddled plenty of winners in the famous Shadwell silks.

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In 2025, the Arabian campaign was headed by James’ assistant trainer, Lissie Reeves and was one of our strongest seasons to date, with 5 winners. Lissie saddled Fareedhat El Izz to victory in the Al Nujaifi Racing Trophy Listed Stakes at Windsor, one of the most prestigious races on the UK Arabian calendar.

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​Training the Arabians alongside the Flat and National Hunt strings shows the versatility in handling a variety of horses, temperaments and distances offered at Green Ridge Stables. 

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Further details about the sport, along with ownership options and how to source Arabians, can be found through the ARO website.