The Ufa Hippodrome "Akbuzat": pictures, address, directions

The Hippodrome “Akbuzat” — this is one of the main architectural sights of Ufa and pride of the majority of citizens. At the same time, looking at his ultra-modern look, not many people realize that the history of this arena for horse racing has more than 130 years.

Hippodrome “Akbuzat": history

It All began in 1883 when it was decided to establish in Ufa slusnou the stables to the Racecourse. By the beginning of the 20th century the Ufa arena for horse racing was already considered one of the best in the country, and in 1924 was built for it a new building. For many years the Racecourse was used for testing of trotting horses, and was known far outside the Republic. In honor of the 425 th anniversary of the voluntary accession of the Bashkirs to Russia in 1982, a year in Ufa built a new arena and called it the “Akbuzat" in honour of the winged horse from the epic of the Bashkir and Tatar peoples. This stadium has repeatedly been the venue for the competition riders, including international, and 7 times voted the best Racecourse of the USSR, and later Russia.

Reconstruction

Racetrack “Akbuzat" in Ufa was subjected to a radical renovation in 2007 year. The draft of the new shape of the structure developed by the Japanese company RAUM Architects, but work on its implementation was entrusted to the firm “Bashkortostanneftezavodstroy”. The reconstruction of the Racecourse, timed to the 450th anniversary of Bashkortostan joining the Russian Empire. In honor of the opening of the updated arena there were organized 16 all-Russia Competitions Konnikov.

Description of the arena

The Reconstructed racetrack “Akbuzat” has become a universal and more spacious. Now, it is possible to conduct races not only trotters, but also breeding horses riding breeds, and also organize competitions for all Olympic equestrian sports and spectacular jumps. For the first time in world practice at the Ufa Hippodrome implemented a single drainage system throughout the area of the oval arena. Cross-country skiing, race track, show-jumping and dressage fields fenced innovative plastic material, produced by the French company Fornells. In addition, the all-weather arena laid out the ground of “Visteks”.

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Training sector

For the organization of competitions and training at the track has 2 fields. One of them is intended for the organization of competitions for high school riding, and the second — to travel pony. There are also jumping and warm-up fields and four lanes.

• Outdoor track (first race). It is intended for testing in flat racing riding breeding horses. Its length – 1144 m, width-16 m, the radius of the turn – 106 m and turns up to 5 degrees. Outdoor track meet the parameters, all international requirements, which can be large and spectacular racing at the highest level.

• The Second (cross-country). This track is used for testing of breeding trotters. Length-1000 m width-18 m, the superelevation of up to 8 degrees.

• The Third (technical). It is designed in order to provide the possibility of driving machinery for irrigation and congresses, as well as autotracking racing panel of judges. Length-950 m.

• Fourth (training)

This track is not used during competitions, and for the safety of athletes and horses covered with sand. Length – 893 m.

Building Description

Racetrack “Akbuzat" in Ufa is a large and very comfortable main stand, equipped according to all international standards. The building itself is a four-level, and in addition to the seats there are tote, a medical office, and equestrian facilities with locker rooms and showers, offices of administration, a comfortable lounge for VIP guests, canteens, club rooms, restaurants and referees. At the same time the building can accommodate up to 5000 spectators. Most of those who buy tickets for the race can watch the competition from behind the glass, i.e. in a comfortable environment, even if the weather is not conducive to outdoor activities. If there is a desire to see the performance close to the treadmill, you can do so from one of the 1500 seats in the open stands.

Museum Racecourse

As has been said, the story “Akbuzat” has more than 130 years. To give an idea of the achievements of the Bashkir breeders and victories, witnessed it arena, the complex was opened a small Museum. There visitors can see the “Wall of records" with photos, including unique, twelve of the most famous horses of the Republic. In addition, the Museum holds cups, in different years won the Bashkir horsemen. In General, many riding enthusiasts in Russia the first thing associated with the word "Ufa" — the Hippodrome "Akbuzat”.

Meeting room

Racetrack “Akbuzat" has a modern, spacious meeting room located on the 3rd floor. His area of 281,9 sq. m, capacity-up to 150 people. There are installed:

• Multimedia projector;
• Screen;
• Wi-Fi;
• Cooler;
• 4 plasma televisions;
• 130 soft office chairs;
• 60leather chairs;
• 60 tables;
• Air conditioning
• Closet.

Activities

In addition to sports racetrack “Akbuzat", a photo of which is posted below, is often the venue of different events. For example, parents of students can organize a memorable graduation party for their children. Their services will be:

• Cozy Lodge with panoramic views;
• Guided walk on the Racecourse and the building of "Akbuzat";
• Horseback riding (under supervision) and in the carriage.

Hold this event fun and meaningful will help the entertainers-clowns. Also graduates show, bubble show, organize a photo shoot with the horses and the master class in jumping and dressage. At the Hippodrome you can spend and unusual children's birthday party or some other celebration.

As for adults, conference hall "Akbuzat” for rent, and it hosts important events, including the Republican and all-Russian scale.

Among the additional services and the organization of a romantic walk, which is very popular with local honeymooners and those who want to surprise their beloved on Valentine's Day. If young people wish, during the walk they can accompany a photographer who'll make a great professional photos for a commemorative album.

Hippotherapy

“Akbuzat" has recently become a place where kids with physical or mental health is “unusual”. The fact that there is the practice of hippotherapy — a special horse-riding lessons during which the guys aktiviziruyutsya nerve endings and begin to act muscle group, “dormant” at the usual time. Children are trained under the guidance of an experienced instructor, having the corresponding international certificate.

The Ufa Hippodrome “Akbuzat": address & directions

The arena is located some distance from the center of the Bashkir capital. The address is: 217 and Mendeleev St., Ufa Hippodrome "Akbuzat". From the train station you can get there via taxi N 251, a from Ufa airport — the buses N and N 247с 110C or bus N235. For contact and ticket, interested persons can call by phone +7 (347) 232-97-30.

During his stay in Ufa visit Hippodrome “Akbuzat”. Even if you will not be able to watch the race, the building of the Hippodrome is worth a visit, as it is one of the best examples of modern architecture in the region.