Dubai is getting ready to welcome show jumping action as the 21stedition of the Emirates Championship kicks off this Thursday at the Emirates Equestrian Centre (EEC).
As EEC’s last major competition is held under the supervision of the UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation (UAEERF). The three-day event, held at the Emirates Equestrian Centre, will see riders and their spectacular horses jumping heights of up to 150cm in the club’s magnificent outdoor sand arena.
The Emirates Championship 2019 will boast of 15 classes to accommodate riders and horses of all levels – Advanced riders (Division 1), Amateurs (Division 2), Young Riders (between the ages of 16 – 21), Juniors (riders between 14 – 18 years old) and Children (riders below the age of 14). There will also be two open classes for any rider who wishes to participate. All riders will be competing for their share of a whooping prize purse of AED 395,000.
Also set up will be mobile tack shops and food trucks that offer a variety of cuisine and family entertainment.
For more information on the Emirates Longines Show Jumping League or to learn about upcoming shows, please visit www.emiratesequestrian.com or call the UAEERF Jumping Department on 02 666 1800 between 9am – 4pm.
What: The Emirates Longines Show Jumping League
When: Thursday, March 28th from 3:30pm onwards; Friday, March 29th from 9:00am onwards and Saturday, March 30th from 9:00am onwards
Where: Emirates Equestrian Centre, Seeh Al Salam, Endurance City
Cost: FREE
Parking: Free parking available within walking distance to main arena
