Saudi Arabia: AlUla's Unique Terrains Offer Ideal Setting For Endurance Racing Ahead Of 2026 Championship

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By OneArabia
Published: November 30, 2025

The AlUla Governorate's diverse landscapes offer a prime setting for endurance races. Its natural trails and unique geological features span valleys, plains, and deserts. This environment is perfect for testing horses and riders to international standards, adding a competitive edge to the sport.

AlUla's racecourses are known for their smoothness and variety. They feature hard sandy terrain, rocky paths, and open spaces. These courses pass through rare rock formations, creating a cohesive natural landscape that enhances the technical level of races and enriches the experience for participants and spectators alike.

In preparation for hosting the 2026 FEI Endurance World Championship, AlUla is developing a new course. This course will traverse the ancient archaeological site of Hegra, Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site. This adds a unique cultural dimension to the event...

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Winners Crowned at Saudi Equestrian Federation Endurance Cup

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27-30 November 2025 AD ـ 09 Jumada Al-Alkhirah

Representatives from the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation and the Equestrian Development at the Royal Commission for AlUla crowned the winners of the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation Endurance Cup, a 120-kilometer race.

Issa Al-Mazroui claimed first place, followed by Khalifa Al-Amimi in second and Tamim Al-Marri in third.

The race featured 270 riders from 18 countries and received praise from the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) for its excellent organization ahead of the World Championship, which AlUla will host in November 2026.

FEI Endurance Director Christina Abu-Dayyeh noted that new technology, implemented for the first time globally in endurance racing, allowed the public to access real-time race information, including horse speeds and veterinary checks.

She stressed that this innovation is the result of ongoing collaboration between the FEI, the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation, and the Royal Commission for AlUla.

FEI and Yamamah join forces to transform global Endurance data access

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27 November 2025

The FEI has partnered with the Yamamah App, a leading mobile application in the Endurance community, which delivers real-time data on competitions across the globe, making it a go-to resource for following live events.

Fans, athletes, and officials can track loop progress, speeds, eliminations, and key performance metrics as competitions unfold, offering an unprecedented level of insight into the sport. With this partnership, the application now also incorporates publicly available FEI data, including athlete and horse profiles, qualification statuses, and penalties alongside its existing information, all presented in an intuitive, mobile-friendly interface to further enrich the fan experience.

Rashid Al Abbar, the UAE-based entrepreneur and digital innovator behind Yamamah, sees the collaboration as a natural extension of his commitment to advancing the sport through technology.

“When I launched the Yamamah App in 2017, it was a passion project, born from my love of horses and my fascination with digital innovation,” Al Abbar said.

“My vision was to create a platform where fans, athletes, and officials could access information such as horse pedigrees, results, and rankings in one user-friendly place. Seeing how quickly the community embraced the app has been incredibly rewarding, and the FEI’s support now allows us to take this engagement to a whole new level.”

Highlighting the value the application brings to the sport, FEI Director of Endurance Christina Abu-Dayyeh said, “By making structured, reliable data easily accessible, the Yamamah App transforms the way fans follow the sport. The information provided through the app fosters informed discussions, strengthens transparency, and helps build a knowledgeable, connected community that truly appreciates the complexity and excitement of endurance riding...”

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Elite field assembled for Pattaya’s FEI Endurance Asian Championship

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20 November 2025
Author: Bella Fricker

The FEI Asian Championships 2025 in Pattaya (THA) are set to welcome 22 Endurance athletes from five nations for the 120km CEI2* Championship Ride taking place on 29 November, with both team and individual medals awarded on 30 November. With four full teams and several world-class combinations, the field promises a compelling blend of experience, youthful energy, and championship pedigree.

The Endurance Championship sits alongside Dressage, Para Dressage, Jumping, and Eventing as part of a comprehensive schedule spanning from 26 November to 7 December. Set in the picturesque countryside east of Pattaya, the Thai Polo Club is one of South East Asia’s premier equestrian destinations. The venue includes permanent Coss-Country and Endurance courses, quality arenas, polo fields, modern stabling, and extensive wash, training, and warm-up areas. Founded by Harald Link and Mrs Nunthinee Tanner, Thailand’s first female polo player, the facility has grown into a central hub for equestrian sport in Southeast Asia.

“The Thai Polo Club has been purpose-built with the horse at the centre,” said an event organiser. “We are proud to welcome athletes from across Asia and provide a world-class environment for both competition and horse welfare.”

Top-tier veterinary support will be provided throughout the Championships, led by Dr Ali Tweissi (JOR) as President of the Veterinary Commission and Dr Bashir Ahmad Fateh Mohamed as Foreign Veterinary Delegate. They will oversee a team of three FEI-accredited veterinarians from multiple countries...

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Bahrain: BREEF launches qualifying endurance events for 2025–2026 season

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15 Nov 2025

Manama, Nov. 15 (BNA): The Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF) organised the qualifying endurance events marking the start of the 2025–2026 season, with wide participation from riders representing stables across the Kingdom.

The events were held at the Bahrain International Endurance Village and included 100km international and local races, as well as 80km and 40km competitions.

The federation noted that these qualifying events form part of preparations for the new season, which is expected to feature strong competition as riders seek to qualify for upcoming local and international championships...

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UAE: Seeh Al Salam Challenges gets 2025-2026 DIEC season under way

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The near six-month long season concludes with the Endurance Trainers Cup on April 4, 2026

Last updated: November 13, 2025
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Dubai: The 2025-2026 Dubai International Endurance City calendar gets under way with the Seeh Al Salam Endurance Challenge on Friday with all of the top teams looking to create an early impact.

In what is a double header, Saturday will witness the first of the Private Stables rides with the Al Wasl Endurance Cup. While the Seeh Al Salam Endurance Challenge is held over 120km, the Al Wasl Endurance Cup will see riders competing over 101km.

The highlights of the 2025-2026 season are the HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival and the Dubai Crown Prince Endurance Festivals...

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Great Britain: Mighty 12.2hh pony races to joint victory in gruelling Man V Horse race

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Lauren Williamson
4 November 2025

One of the smallest equines in the field was victorious in the second running of the Man V Horse race in Somerset, with 12.2hh ‘Steve’ racing to a thrilling neck-and-neck finish alongside an Irish Sport Horse.

The Welsh section B pony carried Lara Malcolm around 23 miles of rugged south west countryside and shared the spoils with Vicky Heal on Bounce.

The distinctive endurance challenge pits runners against horses and the winners crossed the finish line in 2 hours and 22 minutes before passing the final vetting and being pronounced joint winners.

The first runner to cross the line was Bart Stockman, who finished 27 minutes later...

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