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Endurance Breeders’ Cup Challenge to be held at DIEC on Saturday

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Endurance Breeders’ Cup race will cover a distance of 101km and will be held in collaboration with the UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation.

The stage is set for an electrifying showdown as top endurance stables in the UAE are set to lock horns in the inaugural edition of the Endurance Breeders’ Cup.

This prestigious event will take place on Saturday at the Dubai International Endurance City in Seeh Al Salam, promising a thrilling day of elite competition.

Organised by Dubai Equestrian Club, the 101km event is held under the purview of the UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation, the governing for the sport in the country.

Endurance riding requires rider-horse pairings to traverse extreme distances across challenging terrain, with the competition intensifying as tactics come into play even as the mental and physical demands of the sport provide a severe test for both the mind and body of rider and his mount.

With rider and equine welfare paramount, the inaugural edition of the Endurance Breeders’ Cup will be contested over a four-loop course.

Ahmad Alkaabi said it’s all systems go as he prepares for his first major event as the newly-appointed Deputy General Manager of Dubai Equestrian Club.

“We are always on top of our game when it comes to organising events at Dubai International Endurance City and we look forward to welcoming the riders and horses and all of the teams participating in this first-ever event and wish everyone involved all the very best as they bid to win the title,” said Alkaabi.

“I thank His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and all of our other patrons for their unwavering support of endurance racing over the years and this race like all of our other major events is one that is sure to be a fiercely-contested and exciting affair,” he added.

Meanwhile, the Dubai Crown Prince Endurance Festival Ride for Ladies will take place next month.

The event is scheduled to be held on February 7, 2025 which will bring together top female riders from across the UAE to compete in a challenging and thrilling endurance race.