Letters

The highly-anticipated ‘Disney On Ice presents Passport to Adventure’ show attracted audiences of more than 27,000 from Bahrain, neighbouring GCC countries and beyond, further strengthening the kingdom’s position as a leading family destination on the global tourism map.

We look forward to hosting similar events and continuing to uplift the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority’s (BTEA) calendar of events with an aim of providing families of all ages with unique and memorable experiences.

Shaikh Khaled Bin Humood Al Khalifa, CEO, Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority.

Editor’s note: The BTEA also hosted children from several local charitable organisations to enjoy the show.

Thank you for the lovely articles about Twister.

Unfortunately last week he had to be euthanised. His hoof came off and there is no recovery for that.

It has just devastated us all. I held him as veterinary surgeon Dr Lidia put him to sleep. He passed quietly in his box at the clinic.

Everyone is just heartbroken as he fought so hard to stay alive.

Even though he must have been in so much pain, he never showed it. He was always happy to see me and anyone who came to see him. 

Thank you for telling his story. If any animal deserved support, it was him. He was the kindest horse with the biggest heart.

Jerri Taylor, Bahrain.

Editor’s note: Twister, one of the kingdom’s top show jumping horses, suffered serious burn injuries in a freak accident. A community campaign supported the cost of his treatment but complications erupted, including a pre-existing laminitis issue. He started suffering from pressure on the cell structure that generates the hoof wall. Bandaging and even a special silicon pad failed to remedy the situation.