As the region’s largest trade platform for the equine sector, the Dubai International Horse Fair will bring together leading equestrian equipment companies, owners, breeders, stables, clubs, veterinarians, services and care products, professional and leisure riders and horse enthusiasts. The event will also provide several exciting activities for families and the general public including pony show jumping, a petting zoo, tips on animal maintenance, an equestrian-themed Art Gallery, Heritage Village and Horse Auction for Arabian Purebred Horses (Saturday, 17th March) among others.
The Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship, which takes place alongside the Dubai International Horse Fair, is the most prestigious beauty competition for Purebred Arabian horses, from the very young to the elderly statesmen of the Arabian equine world. With prize money of USD4 million (AED15 million), the international Championship is set to attract strong attendance from equestrian enthusiasts. The event takes place over three days culminating in the Championship classes for the most exquisite horses.
More than 10,000 buyers, professionals, breeders and enthusiasts from over 25 countries in the equestrian industry will attend the Dubai International Horse Fair to widen their global networks with over 200 brands and companies. New countries exhibiting this year include Belgium, Austria, Pakistan, KSA, with stronger participation from Argentina, India, Australia, KSA, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Taiwan, Turkey and the United Kingdom, Sweden.
New international exhibitors bringing the cutting edge equipment to advance the equine and equestrian field include Barriers International, UK; Eguiguren, Argentina; Equiteam, Germany; Game Ready, USA; and Kerax Limited, UK. Leading international and local companies and brands exhibiting a range of products and services are: Al Awani General Enterprises, Al Hawajer Stud, Al Khail Equestrian/Hba Equipments, Equine Products UK, Gummiwerk Kraiburg Elastik GmbH and Jone-shou Industrial.