Thursday, January 09, 2014

UAE: Dubai endurance race draws top horsemen

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HH Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup includes strong UAE contingent

By Leslie Wilson Jr, Racing & Special Features WriterPublished: 12:31 January 9, 2014

Dubai: Some of the UAE’s best endurance riders will face strong opposition from a high-quality field of international horsemen as they vie for honours in the HH Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup presented by Longines this weekend.

The seventh running of the 160-km CEI 3-star event is one of the highlights of the Dubai Equestrian Club (DEC) endurance calendar and traditionally attracts some of the best endurance riders in the world.

Organised and hosted by the DEC at the purpose-built Dubai International Endurance City course next to the Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa, the ride will be flagged off at 7am on Saturday...

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