The Royal Cavalry was established in the 1970s in order to preserve traditional horse and equestrian activities, an integral part of the Omani culture. From a few stables in Wattaya, the Royal Cavalry grew steadily and moved to the current headquarters in Al-Adiyat, Seeb.

The Royal Horse Racing Club (RHRC) was created to be the controlling authority for horse racing in Oman. RHRC is a member of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities and Asian Racing Federation and has issued regulations governing the conduct of racing in accord with relevant Articles of the International Agreement on Breeding, Racing, & Wagering.