171 horses to compete at EAHGC in Morocco

RABAT: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Arabian Horse Society, and under the supervision of Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamad Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of the Board, the third leg of the second edition of the Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup (EAHGC) will kick off on Friday in Morocco.

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The competitions will be held over three days at the Institut National du Cheval Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan in Dar Es Salam, Rabat. Competitions will include yearling colts and fillies, 2and 3-year-old colts and fillies, mares and stallions, with a total of 171 horses belonging to about 52 owners from across Morocco - a nation with a distinguished track record in Arabian horse activities, specifically horse championships.

Established in 2013 in Rabat, the National Horse Institute, Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, is the very first institution dedicated to equestrianism in Morocco and focuses on training the next generation of equestrians and upholding Morocco's rich equestrian heritage through national and international events.

The second edition of the EAHGC comprises a series of strong and unique championships aimed at encouraging breeders and owners of Arabian horses worldwide, highlighting the UAE’s role in caring for Arabian horses and preserving their special international standing among organizations, breeders and owners.