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The calendar of events also
includes the FEI World Cup Show Jumping Arab
League Qualifier which is being held in the
country for the third consecutive year.
During the current season Abu
Dhabi Equestrian Club will host ten competitions
including nine national and one CSI, Sharjah
Equestrian Club will host seven national competitions
including one CSI, Dubai Club will be the venue
for six national competitions, Ajman Club will
play host to two national competitions whereas
Emirates Riding Centre will witness one championship.
The UAE Equestrian Federation
set itself the task of developing the Olympic
discipline of show jumping and of bringing the
standard up to true international level. The
2005-06 season clearly showed huge progress
in this direction.
Success at both the national
and international level demonstrated the realization
of obvious development. The UAE is the only
country in the region with both a national circuit
of weekly shows and also full international
tour of FEI competitions. Facilities afforded
to the UAE riders are now compliant with those
recommended by FEI. The arenas, fences and the
management of the Federation’s shows are truly
of the highest standard.
Because of this, the Federation
presents the riders with the best facilities
through which they can fully realize their potential.
Another important indicator
to the success of the development plans is witnessed
by the dramatic increase in both the numbers
of riders and horses registered with the UAE
Federation and competing regularly. The Federation
currently has 240 riders and 353 horses registered,
representing a 70 % and 82 % increase respectively.
It should be noted that the
UAE Federation held 23 National and three International
shows during last year. This is unequalled in
the region. “Maktoum Memorial Show” got a huge
boost under the guidance and support of HRH
Princess Haya bint Hussein of Jordan, FEI President
and wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin
Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime
Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The event
has now has become the leading event on the
FEI world programme.
The UAE riders were fully represented
at other international shows in the region.
Success for our Senior Riders included winning
Grand Prix and other classes. In addition and
an indicator to future success, our Junior Riders
also won and were placed in important competitions.
Their performances have the utmost significance
and will inspire all concerned in their future
efforts.
Annually the UAE Federation holds “The Emirates
National Championships.” This year too the venue
will be the excellent Abu Dhabi Equestrian Centre.
Jumping of the highest standard can be watched
by the riders and the ever improving quality
of the riding skills ensures extremely keen
competition.
The Federation continues to
help in offering training in Europe for both
the horses and riders.
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