The Al Shaqab International Arabian Horse Show Championship will get underway on Wednesday at the Longines Outdoor Arena, with purebred Arabian horses competing for titles across various age categories until November 7.
Classified as an International Category B event under the regulations of the European Conference of Arab Horse Organisations (ECAHO), the championship will be held in accordance with approved international standards.
The first day’s competitions will begin at 3pm with 14 rounds, including categories for newborn fillies and colts, one-, two-, and three-year-old fillies and colts, as well as competitions for mares and stallions divided into three age categories: 4-6 years, 7-10 years, and 11 years and above. The championship features six final rounds, including categories for yearlings, fillies and colts, young fillies and colts, mares, and stallions.
The top three finishers in each qualifying round will advance to compete for gold, silver, and bronze medals in their respective categories.
The competitions will be held in accordance with the regulations and requirements approved by the European Arabian Horse Organisation (EAPO), which governs the participation of eligible horses.
