Uruguay Set to Host Another Round of Emirates International Endurance Village Global Series
- Punta del Este prepares for international 100km and 120km endurance competitions on Saturday, 7 November
Mdmar – Uruguay
Punta del Este, Uruguay, will host another round of the Emirates International Endurance Village Global Series on Saturday, 7 November 2026, as the UAE-backed initiative continues its international journey to promote endurance riding and strengthen the sport’s global presence.
Held under the supervision of the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), the event will feature four international endurance competitions over distances of 100km and 120km, including senior, young rider and junior categories.
Four International Competitions
The programme includes the CEI2 120km and CEI1 100km competitions, alongside two events for young riders and juniors: CEIYJ2 120km and CEIYJ1 100km.
Competition is scheduled to begin on Saturday morning, presenting riders and horses with a demanding endurance challenge that requires careful pace management, physical preparation and compliance with international veterinary and technical regulations.
Expanding the UAE’s International Endurance Presence
The Uruguay event reflects the growing global reach of the Emirates International Endurance Village in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, which continues to build partnerships and share organisational expertise with the international equestrian community.
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Working with its partners through the EIEV PULSE initiative, the Village aims to develop endurance riding, encourage international participation and promote high standards of competition and horse welfare.
Building on Previous International Success
The Uruguay round follows earlier events in France, Argentina, South Africa, Chile, Romania, Slovakia and Kazakhstan, highlighting the international expansion of the series throughout 2026.
The Kazakhstan event, held on 17 October, saw local rider Kassiyet Arystanbay claim the Allur 2026 Cup aboard Tai Kaska in a 100km endurance competition, demonstrating consistency by leading throughout the race.
A New Challenge in South America
The Punta del Este competitions will provide another valuable opportunity for riders to test their endurance skills, race strategies and ability to manage their horses’ condition over long distances.
Beyond the sporting challenge, the event underlines the Emirates International Endurance Village’s continued commitment to developing international partnerships, supporting equestrian excellence and strengthening the UAE’s contribution to the worldwide growth of endurance riding.
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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.
