Al Forsan International Sports Resort will be hosting the first Al Shira'aa Horse Show from January 11-14 next year.
The event a brainchild of Sheikha Fatima bint Hazza Al Nahyan,owner of Al Shira'aa stables,also gives the UAE based and international riders the opportunity to directly qualify for the 2018 World Equestrian Games in Canada. Several top national and international riders and teams are expected to compete in Abu Dhabi in January.
Several classes and tours for young horses, young riders, children and juniors as well as a dressage prrsentation day will be implemented too.
An unique exhibition market area, an intercultural youth art paint competition related to the bridge building mission of the show and more enjoyable and meaningful activities for riders and visitors are planned outside the arena.
The team leading the preparation for this unique show jumping extravaganza are: (from left to right) Omran Al Owais (Al Shira'aa Horse Show Technical Director), Christine Stibi (Al Shira'aa Horse Show Event Director,creative head and "Horsesport&Philanthropy" Mission Developer) Rashid Qubaisi (General Manager Al Forsan Int. Sports Resort) Mohammed Al Owais (Al Shira'aa stables int Grand Prix Rider and Al Shira'aa Horse Show Sport Director)and Ahmed Hammadi (Al Forsan Host & Head of Equestrian Section)
Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates and will welcome the world to highlight the value of building new bridges, promoting friendship , mutual respect and taking show jumping to greater heights.