Al Ain to host 12th week of show jumping competitions

David Cooper - Writer 11:22 06/03/2019
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  • Riding high: Abdullah Al Marri

    If you haven’t had a chance yet to watch a show jumping competition this season, you can catch the national at the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club this weekend on Friday, March 8thand Saturday, March 9th.

    Held under the supervision of the UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation (UAEERF), the two-day Al Ain national show jumping competition will provide riders with the opportunity to jump heights of up to 140cm in the club’s spacious outdoor sand arenas.

    This weekend features 13 classes – six on Friday and seven on Saturday – for riders and horses of varying skills. This national includes competitions for advanced riders (Division 1), amateurs (Novice Division and Division 2), juniors (riders between the ages of 14 – 18), Children (riders between the ages of 12 – 14), and Young Horses (4 – 5 year-olds & 5 – 6 year-olds). Riders will be competing for their share of 160,000 AED.

    For more information on the Emirates Longines Show Jumping League or to learn about upcoming shows, please visit www.emiratesequestrian.comor call the UAEERF Jumping Department on 02 666 1800 between 9am – 4pm.

    What: The EmiratesLongines Show Jumping League

    When: Friday, March 8th, 2019 from 8:30am onwards (with short break for Friday prayers) and Saturday, March 9th, 2019 from 8:30am onwards
    Where: Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club
    Cost: FREE
    Parking: Free parking within walking distance to the main arena

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