593 Riders Take Part as Two Qualifying Endurance Rides Conclude in Bou Thib
Mdmar – Abu Dhabi – WAM
Bou Thib International Endurance Village in Al Khatim hosted two qualifying endurance rides today over distances of 40km and 80km, under the supervision of the UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation, with the participation of 593 riders representing various stables and equestrian clubs across the country.
A total of 293 riders took part in the 80km ride, with 228 successfully completing the course, while 65 were unable to finish. The 40km ride attracted 300 riders, of whom 270 completed the course, while 30 did not finish.
The rides form part of Bou Thib’s programme for the 2026–2027 season, as preparations continue for the hosting of the 2026 FEI World Endurance Championship for Seniors, scheduled for 19 December.
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The season’s programme includes a series of international, local and qualifying rides, featuring distances of 160km and 120km, as well as competitions dedicated to women, young riders, juniors and UAE nationals who own private stables.
The season will also feature the Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan Endurance Festival and host the third edition of the Regional Group VII Endurance Championship over 120km.
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The “Mdmar” website which was Founded by Khaled Makhlouf in 2007 for horse and equestrian races is keen to cover and follow all competitions related to horses, from show jumping, Horseracing, speed and endurance races, and purebred Arabian horse beauty shows, which belong to the Arab Gulf countries at home and abroad in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, the Sultanate of Oman, and the Kingdom of Bahrain.
