Dubai Equestrian Club Launches Endurance Season
Mdmar – Dubai – WAM
The Dubai Equestrian Club has announced the launch of the 2026–2027 endurance season at the Dubai International Endurance City in Seih Al Salam, with two races scheduled for next Friday and Saturday.
The programme will open on Friday with the 120km Seih Al Salam Open Challenge, followed on Saturday by the 101km Al Wasl Private Stables Ride. Both races are sponsored by Imtiaz Developments and are expected to attract wide participation from riders and stables.
In a statement today, the club said the season’s launch follows the participation of more than 600 riders in two qualifying rides at the venue, marking the start of a busy calendar of races and championships. Among the highlights are the HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival and the Dubai Crown Prince Endurance Festival.
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Sheikh Rashid bin Dalmook Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Dubai Equestrian Club, said the new season represents a continuation of efforts to develop endurance riding, supported by the leadership’s commitment to equestrian sport. He noted that this support has contributed to the sport’s progress and strengthened Dubai’s position on the global equestrian map.
He added that the club continues to work on developing races and broadening participation across the different categories, in line with the ambitions of riders and the equestrian community. These efforts also aim to enhance organisational standards, diversify competitions and provide a stimulating competitive environment for riders and stables.
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For his part, Ahmed Al Kaabi, Director General of the Dubai Equestrian Club, said the new season’s calendar takes into account the diversity of participants, with open rides, private stables competitions, women’s events and locally bred horse categories, alongside qualifying rides. He also noted that the teams are ready to organise the competitions in accordance with the highest standards.
Al Kaabi stressed the importance of continuing to develop endurance competitions and reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global destination for equestrian sport through races that meet the expectations of riders and the equestrian community.
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