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Top showjumpers in the region to vie for Dubai crown
The cream of region’s showjumping talent will be competing for the Dh600,000 purse at the 2010 Dubai Show Jumping Championship CSI*** W Dubai (Arab League), which starts tomorrow at the Dubai International Endurance City. Top-class competitors from Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and the UAE are expected to take part.The three day-showpiece, which culminates with the Dubai Grand Prix a qualifier for the FEI World Cup is organised by the Dubai Equestrian Club and sponsored by Gulf News, Longines and Al Mubdee Scaffolding LLC.
Array of talent
Dubai Equestrian Club General Manager Ali Mousa Al Khamiri said: "The 2010 Dubai Show Jumping Championships has attracted some of the region’s best riders and horses, and promises to be an exceptional event.
"The atmosphere and competition will be electric, especially as there is a chance to qualify for the FEI World Cup Final in Geneva in April. There is also plenty of entertainment for all the family which should make for a hugely enjoyable event for enthusiasts and novices alike.
"We are indebted to our long-standing sponsors Gulf News and Longines, and are delighted to welcome Al Mubdee Scaffolding LLC. Our partners have helped make this event possible, and wish everyone a fantastic time here at the Emirates Equestrian Centre."
Duleep George, Executive Director Marketing & Sales of Al Nisr Group added: "Gulf News has been involved with the Dubai Show Jumping Championship since its inception and we are honoured to be associated with this event this year too. We are looking forward to witnessing some spectacular show jumping during the three days of the championship".
Entrance is free and entertainment includes food and beverage stands, pony rides, face painting, sand art, henna, inflatable games, clowns, stilt walkers, jugglers, a magician, fire displays, and a children’s play area.
Apart from being one of the highlights of the equestrian calendar in the Middle East, there is also plenty of action outside the main arena, with a wide variety of family entertainment and chances to win fantastic prizes.
Event details:
January 7-9, 2010
Gates open 7am-6pm (Thurs. and Sat.)and 9am-6pm (Friday)
Dubai International Endurance City, Bab Al Shams
Tickets
For further information about tickets please call +971 50 553 7986 or email info@emiratesequestriancentre.com
