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"Abu Dhabi Hunting and Equestrian"...a quantum leap in horse events

• The people of the Emirates were known for their interest in horses as one of the most prominent elements of association with Arab values.

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Since its establishment in 2003, the activities of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition have witnessed a remarkable development, which represents a translation of the efforts of the UAE in preserving heritage sports and authentic traditions, and introducing the peoples of the world to the importance of the purebred Arabian horses.

The next edition of the event is expected to attract a wide participation of regional companies specialized in the manufacture of riding supplies, trailers, horse boxes, horseshoes, saddles, horse bridles, nutritional supplements and feed, horse riding clothes and shoes, in addition to equestrian skills schools.

The 18th edition (Abu Dhabi 2021), under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, representative of the ruler in the Al Dhafra region and president of the Emirates Falconers Club, will be held from September 27 to October 3 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center, organized by the Emirates Falconers Club.

The event is officially sponsored by the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi, the International Fund for Houbara Conservation, and the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center.

In this context, Majid Ali Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee of the exhibition and Secretary-General of the Emirates Falconers Club, stressed the importance of the purebred Arabian horses and their racing, and the keenness to continue and develop this heritage sport of which the UAE is proud, and succeeded in establishing its global footprint in the field of development, noting that The Abu Dhabi exhibition has become an annual renewed opportunity to celebrate the leadership of the Emirates in the field of equestrianism.

The late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may his soul rest in peace, played a great and remarkable role in breeding and acquiring purebred Arabian horses, and launching their races and championships inside the UAE and around the world. Adherence to and interest in purebred Arabian horses is one of the most important pillars of Arab heritage and values. May God have mercy on him for organizing, attending and encouraging these races, and today they remain strongly present in the history, present and future of sports and heritage festivals.

At the top of this year's equestrian activities at the Abu Dhabi Hunting Exhibition, a distinguished participation of the Emirates Arabian Horse Association, led by the Free Opening Program to showcase the beauty of Arabian horses, will be a commentator specialized in introducing the public to the Arabian horse and its beauty in the exhibition arena, with the aim of informing them of their advantages and capabilities.

The association is also organizing, under the supervision of the European Organization for Arabian Horse Beauty (EICAHO), a theoretical and practical course in the arbitration of horse beauty, especially for UAE nationals.

Practical training will be provided in both Arabic and English in the arena of performances using modern technologies such as augmented reality, enabling the audience to interact with information.

Once again, the jockey Amr Al-Obeidi will present a workshop on how to train horses and face obstacles, which mainly includes a paragraph "Learning how to speak the language of horses", as he believes that natural equestrianism is the art of understanding the horse through body language and voice, and making sure that it sees, hears and deals with its trainer. With him as president via communicating gestures.

As for the exciting performances that will be presented by the Boudheib Equestrian Academy, it is expected that, as in the last sessions, it will attract a large audience on a daily basis.

These activities aim to train Emirati youth in the art of dealing with horses and all forms of equestrian sports.

The Zayed Higher Organization is continuing the purposeful "Hypotherapy Offers" this year, as horse riding therapy has long been used as a form of dealing with people of determination, and to treat those with physical disabilities.

A rich bouquet of fun activities offered to the exhibition’s audience by the Zabyan Equestrian Club, including the most beautiful horse riding shows to the tunes of music, as well as a horse and pony rides for those who wish to participate in the exhibition arena, as well as the “Gymkhana” event for people of determination, which includes interesting games on horseback that allow them to enjoy in a safe environment.

This is in addition to the archery activity on horseback, in addition to many live performances.

The Abu Dhabi Police and K9 horse units, in cooperation with the Zabian Equestrian Club, are also presenting live shows that demonstrate how horses and dogs are used to protect family and community members and maintain security and safety in the UAE, reflecting the efficiency and excellence of the UAE police forces.

• Sheikh Zayed has a great and remarkable role in breeding Arabian horses, and launching their races and championships inside the Emirates and around the world.

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Hundreds of years ago, the people of the Emirates were known for their interest in horses as one of the most prominent elements of association with Arab values, and over the ages this interest has developed to be linked to national identity and authenticity of belonging through knowledge of ancient breeds that extend in their lineage to Arab origins.

The late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may his soul rest in peace, was interested in acquiring the best breeds of purebred Arabian horses, and the first of them was all care, and based on his extensive experience and knowledge, he believed that it was a cause for good, optimism and serenity of soul.

He - may God have mercy on him - encouraged the establishment of horse races in the UAE and other countries of the world, and stipulated that the participant in those races must present a certificate proving the Arabness and authenticity of the horse he is participating in, in order to preserve the purity of the origins of the Arabian horses.

To this day, French horse owners still owe thanks to Sheikh Zayed for the entry of purebred Arabian horses into the French tracks since 1994, specifically from the city of Chantilly, and from there they moved to the tracks of all of Europe.

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