The exhibition kicks off today with participation from 58 countries

“Abu Dhabi Hunting” .. Falcons, camel competitions and horseback shooting

• The exhibition witnesses falcon auctions and various live activities.

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The activities of the 19th edition of the International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (Abu Dhabi 2022) will start today, with the participation of more than 900 companies and brands from 58 countries, and organized by the Emirates Falconers Club, until the second of next October.

And awaiting the audience of the largest event of its kind in the Middle East and Africa, a bouquet of the most beautiful live performances in the showground of "Abu Dhabi Hunting and Equestrian 2022", where exceptional performances of birds of prey, greyhounds, police dogs, horses, camels, and many animals that can only be seen in the exhibition over seven days From adventure, fun and rare shows that everyone can enjoy up close, and even participate in.

The activities of the showground in Abu Dhabi 2022 are at the fore in the celebration of the 20th year of the event. Since its first launch in 2003, the exhibition has become a symbol of optimism for falconers, announcing to them the start of the annual hunting season. the climate.

Now in its 20th year, the exhibition invites its visitors to enjoy the exciting musical horse show, and other distinguished activities with the participation of the Zabian Equestrian Club, Boudheeb Academy, Abu Dhabi Police, Al Ain Zoo, and Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy.

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Many interesting events are organized in the showroom, at the forefront of which are the Arabian Saluki beauty competition, auctions of Arabian horses, falcons, and Arabian camels, in addition to horse beauty shows presented by the Emirates Arabian Horse Association.

As for the Abu Dhabi Police, the K9 Cavalry and Police Dogs Unit presents distinguished performances, showing their superior skills and capabilities, which are supported by distinguished national expertise and competencies.

Meanwhile, Al Ain Zoo will once again present interesting and dazzling displays of birds of prey, where falcons, eagles and owls soar in the sky, which are distinguished by their speed, skills and intelligence.

The Zabyan Equestrian Club offers a pony riding event to enjoy its experience, in an ideal safe environment during training sessions that will be organized in the showground area.

In cooperation with the Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination, the club provides presentations by professionals about the benefits of equine-assisted therapy for people of determination, whether for physical or mental illnesses, and the opportunity for them to join other students with physical abilities to encourage integration among them, cooperation and work to enhance the lives of people of determination. independent of them.

The Zabyan Club will provide an opportunity to acquire some equestrian principles, and learn about dressage, show-jumping and show-jumping skills.

The Gymkhana sports event for people of determination is an annual event, during which the exhibition invites these creative children to visit the exhibition, compete on horseback, highlight their skills in the art of equestrianism, and enhance their cooperation together as a team.

The Emirates Equestrian and Racing Federation and the Zabian Club will present a workshop on horses and communicate with distinguished Emirati riders who have won championships in various categories, in order to share their experiences of their successes last season with the visitors of the exhibition.

As for Boudheeb Academy, it presents a traditional equestrian show, archery and picking pegs, as it aims to train Emirati youth in the art of dealing with horses, and to practice many of the most beautiful types and arts of equestrian sports as one of the most prominent elements of connection with authentic Arab values.

The sport of kings

For the first time, the Arabian Desert Camel Riding Center, which is the first center dedicated to teaching camel riding in the region, offers camel racing, camel riding and archery while riding camels.

The center forms a link between the traditional ways of riding camels and the best modern ideas to adapt to them. It also includes various aspects of animal care and education to ride, and the authentic Arab hospitality.

The Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition provides an opportunity to get acquainted with the center, and watch the trainees and trainers perform a live show on camel racing, camel riding and archery while riding.

As for the Ghantoot Racing and Polo Club, it presents a distinctive educational polo show to the exhibition’s audience of different cultures, as it introduces them to how to practice the sport of kings and princes, and invites them to enjoy the most beautiful shows on how to perform it with confidence and distinction, and to know its rules that have always been followed hundreds of years ago by many civilizations .

The participation of Emirati jockey, Amna Al Jasmi, who was able to present an honorable model for the daughter of the Emirates, especially with her pioneering role in spreading this sport inherited from the ancestors among the new generations, and presenting performances of archery with a bow and arrow on horseback, as well as the art of sword fencing from On horseback at the exhibition this year through the Caper Stables team, it is a historical fencing sport, and a historical martial arts, where most of these martial arts are fought with ancient weapons, including the curved sword, the straight sword, and other similar weapons.

Today, these white weapons are carefully remanufactured from specially developed materials, with the aim of ensuring the safety of players.

In addition, Caper Stables presents a presentation on the traditional art of archery, which requires mastering the skills of harmony and coordination between the mind and the body, as one stands in a proper and appropriate position for the body, and then shoots the arrow to hit the target.

In an event about "traditional archery" according to the Japanese method, the jockey Inobu Kaneko, who is the vice president of the "Takeda" school of archery from horseback, will participate.

• The exhibition has become a symbol of optimism for falconers, as it announces to them the start of the annual hunting season.

• 900 companies and brands will participate in the exhibition, which will continue until the second of next month.

Japanese presence

To celebrate 50 years of friendship between the UAE and Japan, the Jodoku Impex Company presents to the exhibition audience the most prominent pillars of Japanese culture, through falconry shows, the traditions of Japanese tea art, falconry making, artistic drawings of Japanese and Emirati heritage, and many musical and artistic performances. The exhibition is also a samurai sword maker, which attracts exhibition lovers from different nationalities and cultures.

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