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International interest in Arabian horses draws visitors to Dubai
Global interest in the Middle East's fast-growing equestrian sector
- and in the grace and speed of Arabian horses in particular - has
driven the Dubai International Horse Fair (DIHF) to become the
largest event of its kind in the entire region.
Expectations are high that the exhibition will draw the highest
number of international visitors in its history, when it runs from
20 - 22 March at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition
Centre, alongside the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship
(DIAHC). Over a quarter of visitors came from Europe, Asia and
Africa for the previous edition and organiser Dubai World Trade
Centre (DWTC) is confident it can build on this record of global
success.
On display will be many leading international manufacturers and
distributors of saddles, horse feed, supplements and hay, stable
equipment and trailers, medical supplies, and equine massage.
Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum,
Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance and Industry, DIHF
has quickly developed a strong reputation as an important networking
and business development platform for companies and professionals in
the industry.
Abdulla Quassem, Board Member - Higher Organising Committee of Dubai
International Horse Fair and Dubai International Arabian Horse
Championship, said: 'The Dubai International Horse Fair serves the
diverse equestrian community of the whole region and is an
increasingly important date for the global industry. For visitors,
there will be the opportunity to meet not only with suppliers and
manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors, but also with a large
number of international stud and stable owners as well as breeders
of Arabian and Thoroughbred horses. There is no other event that
brings the whole industry together.'
Presenting their successful breeds in DIHF are, among others, Ajman
Stud, AL Naif Stud (Qatar) Cavalry of Oman, Frison (France),
Shadwell (Dubai) and Sharjah Stud.
Over the three days, guests will be able to see Arabian horses in
competition at the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship.
For 2008, total prize money set by H H Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al
Maktoum will be a staggering $4m, making it one of the richest
competitions of its kind. Horses will enter from the Americas,
Europe, GCC and UAE.
One of the major highlights for visitors is the opportunity to buy
horses in the two day auction for Arabians and Thoroughbreds by Al
Faisal Stud. Over 200 horses will be auctioned and participants can
enter a raffle draw to win a horse.
Another successful feature at DIHF is the veterinarian seminars and
exhibitor presentations. These are held to support the industry for
animal welfare and wellbeing, by bringing together regional and
international experts in horse-care to discuss new developments in
treatment and therapy. The event is one of the only cross-regional
opportunities for specialists to meet and discuss new breakthroughs,
and is set to attract leading experts.
(from
the site : www.ameinfo.com)
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