Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Directs First Ever Endurance Ride For Purebred Arabians In UAE

The Emirates Arabian Horse Society (EAHS), under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is preparing to host the inaugural Endurance ride for Purebred Arabians. This initiative honours the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who was passionate about Arabian horses. It also underscores Sheikh Mansour's commitment to promoting these horses globally and locally.

Sheikh Mansour's efforts aim to spotlight the resilience and endurance of Arabian horses, capable of enduring challenging conditions and covering long distances. The event will not only highlight these traits but also foster a competitive spirit among owners and breeders. This contributes to enhancing the UAE's reputation as a leader in hosting such events.

The event is scheduled for 26th January 2025 in Al Wathba, covering a distance of 100km. Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of the EAHS, expressed gratitude towards Sheikh Mansour for his unwavering support for Endurance sports. He emphasised that this event will elevate the status of Arabian horses worldwide.

Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad Al Nahyan stated, "His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan is one of the most prominent supporters of Arabian horses in their various fields and sports, all over the world. This event enhances the status of Arabian horses and encourages fans of these animals to preserve their rare breeds, which are an integral part of our cultural heritage in the UAE."

This initiative opens new opportunities for horse owners and breeders by organising unique competitions. It aims to improve the UAE's standing as a pioneer in hosting such activities. The race is expected to significantly impact Endurance sports by showcasing the remarkable qualities of Arabian horses.

Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad concluded, "We are confident that this race will have a significant impact on Endurance sports and will highlight many great traits these Arabian horses possess, and it will help push the sport forward while attracting more interest from owners and breeders of Arabian horses."

The upcoming event reflects Sheikh Mansour's dedication to ensuring Arabian horses receive due recognition. By promoting these special animals, he continues to build on a rich cultural heritage while advancing Endurance sports both locally and internationally.

With inputs from WAM