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Diana AL SHAER

Diana AL SHAER is a Russian athlete and competes in Dressage.
Name Diana AL SHAER
FEI ID 10029500
Gender Female
Date of Birth 14/02/1987
Competing for Palestine - PLE
Registrations Dressage 2024
Jumping 2018
Last update 06/06/2023
FEI Database




Dressage 70x70 Jumping 70x70
Sport Specific Information
When and where did you begin this sport? She began training at age 11 in Moscow, Russian Federation.
Why this sport? Stables for four horses were built in the house where she lived. The facility later became the KSK Alfares club.
Club / Team KSK Alfares: Russia
Name of coach Anne van Olst, DEN
International Debut
Year 2010
Competing for Russia
General Interest
Hobbies Sports, socialising, air acrobatics, nature, sports and cultural diplomacy, media. (Athlete, 02 Aug 2022)
Most influential person in career Her family. (Athlete, 17 Apr 2014)
Hero / Idol British dressage rider Carl Hester. (Athlete, 17 Apr 2014)
Awards and honours She has received the title of Master of Sport in the Russian Federation. (Athlete, 17 Apr 2014)
Famous relatives Her father Rami is founder of the Alfares equestrian club in Zavidovo, Russian Federation. (alfares.ru, 15 Mar 2013)
Other information FAMILY TIES Her father Rami arrived in the Russian Federation from Palestine in 1975. "The biggest happiness in life is when parents take part in the realisation of their child's dream. When I get behind the wheel, and Diana and I drive 6000 kilometres for a competition, I don't feel tired at all. On the contrary, I am overloaded with strength," Rami said. (tver.aif.ru, 16 May 2012) RUSSIAN FEDERATION TO PALESTINE Having represented the Russian Federation until 2014, she began competing for Palestine in 2017. "When I visited Palestine and saw the conditions in which people live and the difficulties they face, I could not refuse the Palestinian Equestrian Federation's request to represent my second homeland in the international arena. I saw many talented riders there who have a great desire and motivation, but no opportunity. I really want to help and do everything in my power here. I am still rooting for the Russian riders. But this happens when the heart lives in two countries from birth. Sometimes you have to make a choice." (prokoni.ru, 19 Jun 2022; goldmustang.ru, 22 Jun 2021; tver.aif.ru, 19 May 2020) OTHER ROLES In June 2021 she was appointed chairwoman of the Dressage Committee of the FEI Regional Group VII. She has also been bureau member of the Palestinian Equestrian Federation, and is a co-founder of the Vanya charity foundation in the Russian Federation which helps equestrian riders who have suffered serious injury or illness. (Athlete, 02 Aug 2022; goldmustang.ru, 22 Jun 2021)
Further Personal Information
Residence Netherlands
Occupation Athlete, Horse Trainer
Languages Arabic, English, French, German, Russian, Spanish
Higher education Public Relations - Moscow State Institute of International Relations: Russia