The highly anticipated 8th edition of the Al Shira’aa Horse Show returns with a two-week tour hosted at the new and improved Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, starting on January 9th 2025.
This year’s event, will feature world-class riders, including Saudi Arabia’s Ramzy Al Duhaimi, currently ranked 1st in the FEI World Cup Arab League Series, Great Britain’s Joe Stockdale (FEI U25 Ranking: 18), Belgium’s Abdel Saiid (FEI World Ranking: 32), Ireland’s Michael Pender (FEI World Ranking: 38), and Germany’s Christian Ahlmann (FEI World Ranking: 42) and David Will (FEI World Ranking: 70), who were part of the winning team at the Longines League of Nations in Abu Dhabi last year.
With over €750,000 in prize money on offer, the competition promises to be an unmissable spectacle. The excitement is palpable from the outset, with thrilling entertainment including the Ride and Drive Class, sponsored by Al Masaood Automobiles, on Saturday, January 11th. This adrenaline-pumping class will see riders tackle a jumping course before racing around a complex course in a car. The following Saturday, January 18th, sees the Six Bar Challenge for CSI4* riders, boasting a prize fund of €40,000, and a special Mother of Nation Costume class, with the world’s top riders tackling a challenging 145cm course in fancy dress!
The Flanders Embryo Auction, which will take place at 8:30 PM on January 18th in the VIP lounge, will showcase 22 world-class black-type embryos. The evening will include live entertainment with a band and DJ.
The event schedule spans two exciting weeks. Week 1 runs from January 9th to 12th, 2025, and Week 2 from January 16th to 19th, 2025, with classes starting at 10 AM daily and free general admission for all.
Under the Honorary Presidency of HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Hazza Al Nahyan, the 2025 Al Shira’aa Horse Show is proudly supported by headline sponsors, including Equitrans Logistics, Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Longines, Bolesworth, Al Masaood Automobiles, Nirvana, Amea Power, and Kybun.
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Suzanne Ashton, Founder of Everything Horse (Est, 2012), has a BA Hons in Marketing Management and a Diploma in Equine Science. Suzanne has ridden and owned horses all her life and has twelve years of experience in marketing, writing, design, SEO, and website creation.