The vision, passion and support of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has served as a catalyst for the remarkable growth of endurance riding in the UAE. HH Sheikh Mohammed himself a world class endurance rider is well known throughout the world for his passion for all equestrian sports. “A love for horses runs in my blood. Don’t forget that horses have been bred for centuries by Arabic tribes.

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"They were used for hunting and fighting and they symbolise our history. Horse riding is more than merely sitting on the horse’s back. It is nobility and chivalry."

HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum