16th week of show jumping league comes to Sharjah for Young Horses final

David Cooper - Writer 14:53 16/04/2019
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  • Young guns: Family fun in Sharjah this weekend

    This week’s Show Jumping National sees the Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club host the Young Horses Final from Friday, April 19thto Saturday, April 20th. Fans will witness the future of show jumping unfold as young horses, aged between 5 – 7 years old, battle it out to see who will be crowned the most talented up-and-coming jumpers.

    Held under the supervision of the UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation (UAEERF), this two-day event will be the second of three nationals held in Sharjah before the season’s end. The young horses and their world-class riders will be jumping fences up to 135cm.

    This week’s show will feature 10 classes with six of them designed to test the skills of Young Horses in each age category – 5 year-olds, 6 year-olds and 7 year-olds. Additionally, there will also be two open classes for riders of any age where Juniors (riders between 14 – 18 years old) will be ranked as well as two competitions for Novices and Children. All riders will be competing for their share of a prize purse of AED 170,000.

    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 EmiratesLongines Show Jumping League

    When: Friday, April 19thfrom 1:30pm onward andSaturday, April 20thfrom 11:30am onwards
    Where: Sharjah Equestrian & Racing Club
    Cost: FREE
    Parking: Free parking available within walking distance to main arena

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