Camel Cup History in Center Australia

Two Australian mates Keith Mooney-Smith and Noel Fullerton started the first camel race In Australia in year 1970. This camel race took place in Todd River that was dried since. Thus, it was a source of attraction to the famous celebrations of Alice Springs. It has been proven that camel races get many attentions from the public and that makes the Lions club hold this spectacular event.

In addition, camel races were improved and develop to be more successful through out lots of actions such as: moving the track race to Arunga Park in which it was firstly at Treager Park. That change was done in 1975 because the Treager Park wasn't that qualified place in where in the track was grassed and the fence were to low while this appear to be very dangerous. In 1979 camel races have been moved to a new track race which was called Blatherskite Park. Moreover, since this change Camel Cup took place in the Center of Australia and gets crowds attention of this interesting sport.

Camels racing

The beginning of camel racing in Australia was for tourist purpose that it was source of attraction more than a professional sport. For thirty years it has been successful and there were some events such as Alice Spring Camel Cup that always attract lots of crowds that liked the idea of this spectacular sport. As a result Camel racing sport had spread in Australia.

In year 1990 Australians trainers associates with UAE camel professional trainers to get some solutions for the difficulties that they face in camel training. Thus, to develop new techniques makes camels more capable in the racing procedures. Moreover, Australians camels' trainers want to explode their races internationally. Therefore, new training components are needed to raise camel races achievements in Australia by getting them from Middle Eastern Countries.

Important Characteristics of Racing Camels

There some features that makes camel successful in racing. The overall body built, the feet and legs shapes are the main quality characteristic of the most successful camels in racing.

Camels that have a small feet got to be quicker among others. In addition, the front feet have to be as possible in a straight shape. Thus if the back feet were a little turned outwards, it will be better. In other hand front legs ought to contain some ideal aspects such as: close legs, long and straight. Nevertheless, the rear legs supposed to be long and straight. Also camels thighs should to be muscular, thick, full and broad. Finally, the overall build of camel have to be strongly bone structured.

CAMEL RAICING TRAINNING PROSSES

There are different ways and techniques to train camels for racing. It also may change from area to another. The training begins while the camel is just about thirteen months old and it kept trained until the age of three to start racing.
Four techniques will be focused that is used in the gulf region.

Obedience Training :

The path of camel training starts with being the camel thirteen months to sixteen months old. A strategy called obedience is used in this stage. It is concerning on taking the camel from its mother and attached it to an older camel to follow its steps and action. The young camel is joined with the older camel by tying them with a rope. The period of this procedure takes from one month to three months. The procedure is focused on controlling camel movement to make it able to run on the track.

Fitness Training

A fitness program is been applied to camels at the beginning of July for weaker ones and the strongest are kept until late of August. The program is to walk the camels in the early morning for 20 kilometers in the desert and get them back before noun. Then, the trainers fed and water the camels and make them rest until 3 PM.

However, in October trainers' increases the walk distance to an extra 20 –kilometers and the camels can have food at the same time as their walking. Moreover, they have extra meal while they are been returned back between 4 to 6 PM. The point of making camels walk is aimed to cut down the fat that the body contained. Thus, to trim and fitness the camels and get them to the right shape.

Running Training

In November new way of training is applied which is camels are taken to race tracks and started to race which 5 to 10 camels are started to race together. This way of practicing is aimed to accustom camels for racing. Camels are participating within race season that last in the end of January. A trainer chooses the sort of what is the best race distance for each camel according to its ability in running.

On the other hand, new type of diet is used that is healthier in nutrition such as: dates, honey and barley and goat milk. This diet benefit is use in order to enrich camels with energy and greater vitality. At the mean time, camels that have been noticed of there good skill is getting more attention and be medically checked to avoid sicknesses that emerged from pets, dirt and weather elements.

Before race within two days camels are taken to alternative way of course of action which is in day one , they kept in rest after purging the camels stomach, and the have been covered with a blanket and took them to wash. Light meals and water are given to camels these two days and to avoid them from eating more a special hood is put on their mouth. In day two camels are kept in rest but this time by fasting until the time of the race.

Betting in the UAE and Australia

Camel races attract both Australians and Emirates. For instance, Australians do bet on camel races while UAE don't. Moreover, betting in Australia can be done in the recent time by using standard ways such as the internet. It is a secure way to bet by using high professional quality devices. Camel racing are viewed generally by media or live. On the other hand, it is only permitted to bet on camels that have microchip identification and that is used to make sure that the betting process is legal. In addition, to win the bet make sure of selecting the preferred camel that has a previous winning history in races. The bet can really be unpredictable on camels that occur from the different way of training each camel and in quality. It is advisable to search on the camel that is competing in the race before hand to avoid frustration.

Robots are used instead of jockeys in camel racing.

In 2002 Qatar government introduced the robots jockeys that been developed by a Swiss company that Alexandre Colot was the director. The development procedure was renewed in every step to make the robot more likely as human figure. This was to solve the problem of that the camel were not recognize the jockey. The design of the jockey was having mannequin- that similar to the face, hats, sunglasses, racing silks and a traditional perfumed that normally jockeys wear. Developers also make the robots ideal for the hot temperature of the region and the dusty weather. Thus, the robots are less in weight, small and can be controlled by remote.
The robot is made from aluminum and covered with a "thorax", and it arm controls the reins and whip. Nevertheless, a robot jockey can monitor camels heart beat and the speed of the camel.

Camels Tools and supplies:

To control camels movement there are many tools and supplies that helps to drive it to the right way. The main tool is called Khtam and it consists of four ropes.
The first rope is tied around the neck and it is called "Kanajeh", next rope is named "Hekmah" which is tied around the nose and mouth. Thus, in the training period a special rope used as a second tool to guide the camel in effective way more and this rope is called "Friej". In addition a mask is used to avoid camel from biting and eating dung or sands. This mask is made from leather, it's like a semi-bag and it placed on the camels mouth and nose. These tools that been mentioned are very necessary to manage the movement of the camel