Slovakia to host sixth leg of Emirates International Endurance Village race series

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25th September 2026

AMORIN, Slovakia, 24th September, 2026 (WAM) -- amorin in Slovakia will host the sixth leg of the Emirates International Endurance Village race series tomorrow, featuring eight races over three days.

The races are being held in partnership between the Emirates International Endurance Village, EIEV PULSE and the Slovak Equestrian Federation, under the supervision of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI). Seven races will be staged alongside the main 160-km event...

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Sabotage by former staff member ‘likely cause’ of two positive dope tests

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A former staff member admitted crushing banned drugs and putting them into horses’ feed troughs

By Lucy Elder
Published 15 September 2026

“Intentional sabotage” by a disgruntled former employee who admitted crushing up drugs and putting them in horses’ feed troughs is the “likely cause” of two horses failing dope tests at the same event, an FEI Tribunal has found.

Freesia De Lap AA and Divine Du Vialaret both tested positive for atenolol, a prescription beta blocker primarily used to treat high blood pressure in humans, at an endurance competition in Dubai (28 to 31 January). Atenolol is on the FEI’s banned substance list, so is not permitted for use in competition horses at any time.

The FEI brought cases against the horses’ riders and trainers, who all represent Bahrain. These are Muhammad Abbas Khalid, who trains 11-year-old mare Freesia De Lap AA, and rider HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa; and Abdulrahman Mohamed Al Saad, trainer of nine-year-old mare Divine Du Vialaret, and rider Mohamed Abdulsamad Al Bastaki...

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UAE’s Al Kitbi and Moheeba crowned Young Horse World champions

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12 September 2026
Author: Bella Fricker

The Barroca d’Alva equestrian estate in Alcochete (POR) staged an impressive display of horsemanship, tactical pacing and equine endurance at the FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Horses 2026.

Setting a fierce but calculated tempo, Salem Hamad Saeed Malhoof Al Kitbi (UAE) guided the Spanish-bred mare Moheeba to the Individual title while also leading his nation to Team gold. The pair completed the 120km course at an average speed of 23.764km/h.

Al Kitbi and Moheeba arrived in Portugal with proven form, having previously claimed victory in their qualifier at Loubejac (FRA) at an average speed of 19.9km/h. Al Kitbi – already an accomplished international championship medallist with Individual gold, Individual silver and Team gold medals to his name – reaffirmed his affinity for the Portuguese terrain, having also won the Barroca d’Alva test event in 2025...

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UAE riders claim double gold at FEI Young Horses Championship

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12th September 2026

LISBON, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) -- UAE riders claimed both the individual and team titles at the FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Horses (8-year-olds), held on Friday in Barroca d'Alva, Portugal, over 120 kilometres.

Sponsored by Emirates airline and held under the supervision of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), the championship featured more than 100 riders representing 26 countries.

Salem Hamad Malhoof Al Kitbi won the individual title aboard Mahiba after completing the four-stage race in 5:02:59, while compatriot Mansour Saeed Al Farsi finished runner-up in 5:06:26. Spain's Rodrigo Blanco took third place in 5:22:45...

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UAE endurance team defends World Young Horses titles in Portugal

LISBON, 10th September, 2026 (WAM) -- The UAE national endurance team is set to defend its individual and team titles at the FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Horses (8-year-olds) in Barroca d’Alva, Portugal.

Sponsored by Emirates airline and overseen by the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI), the 120-kilometre competition features riders from 26 nations across four stages. The 13-strong UAE contingent includes five riders in the main team competition—Salem Hamad Malhoof Al Kitbi, Issa Abdullah Issa, Rashid Al Mheiri, Naser Al Suwaidi, and Ali Al Falasi—alongside eight individual competitors.

Following successful weigh-ins, veterinary inspections, and technical briefings, as well as an opening ceremony in Alcochete attended by Dubai Equestrian Club Director-General Ahmed Rashed Al Kaabi, the squad aims to extend its dominant streak following gold-medal sweeps in Sardinia in 2024 and Jullianges in 2025.

Trainers Ismail Mohammed and Mohammed Al Subose highlighted the team's extensive preparation, high-calibre horses, and experience, while rider Salem Hamad Malhoof Al Kitbi noted the intense competition, high speeds, and challenging warm-weather conditions expected on the course.WAM.ae - Full Article

Rising Stars Ready for FEI Endurance World Championship 2026

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09 September 2026
Author: Bella Fricker

The global Endurance community turns its gaze to Portugal on Friday, 11 September, as the historic estate of Barroca d’Alva, prepares to host the FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Horses 2026.

Barroca d’Alva has been a fixture on the international Endurance calendar since 2004, hosting more than two dozen major FEI events. Set among the cork oak pastures of Portugal’s Ribatejo region, its sandy tracks provide a test of technical skill, stamina and horse-and-rider partnership over the Championship’s 120-kilometre course.

Host Nation pride and European Championship pedigree

The home crowd will have plenty to cheer as Portugal fields a strong line-up...

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The FEI Tribunal issues Final Decisions in cases involving a Prohibited Substance

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02 September 2026
Author: FEI Communications

The FEI Tribunal has issued two Final Decisions in cases involving a Prohibited Substance.

In these cases, the horse Freesia De Lap AA (FEI ID 107MM78 /BRN), ridden by Hh Sh. Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa (FEI ID 10018838 /BRN), and trained by Muhammad Abbas Khalid (FEI ID 10220213/PAK (BRN)), tested positive for the prohibited substance Atenolol at the CEI3* 160 - Dubai (UAE), 28-31 January 2026.

The athlete provided a detailed explanation of the source of the Prohibited Substance in the horse and the circumstances surrounding the case, supported by corroborative evidence consistent with the horse's Adverse Analytical Finding.

In the Final Decisions, the FEI Tribunal concluded that both the athlete and trainer bore No Fault or Negligence for the Equine Anti-Doping Rule violation and consequently, the period of ineligibility was eliminated. The athlete and trainer will also not incur any fines and each party bears their own costs.

The full Decision for Hh Sh. Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa is available here.

The full Decision for Muhammad Abbas Khalid is available here.