Horse breeders, traders and professionals and amateur enthusiasts from around the region are getting ready to participate in the 12th Dubai International Horse Fair, DIHF, which is held in conjunction with the 13th session of the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship from 17th to 19th of March under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance, at the Dubai World trade Centre, DWTC.

Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance, the Dubai International Horse Fair is one of the region’s most important equine platforms that attracts both international and regional industry professionals. The fair is the only trade and consumer show where suppliers can meet owners, breeders, stable vendors, clubs and veterinarians in a captive environment.

The exhibition features local and International suppliers of horse riding gear, endurance equipment, accessories and the best solutions in equine care. For anyone looking to promote and sell their products to equestrian professionals or keen enthusiasts, Dubai International Horse Fair provides the perfect platform. 2016 will see 88% returning exhibitors as a result of the lucrative networking opportunities that present themselves at the exhibition.

Adjacent to this event, is one of the most important Arabian horse competitions on the global calendar, the world-renowned Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship, with its US$ 4,000,000 prize. This year also marks the latest edition of Pony Show Jumping and a Live Arabian Horse Auction, organised by Emirates Bloodstock. Also not to be missed this year is the Equestrian Art Gallery, the Polo Demonstration, the Spanish Equestrian Performances and the Hospitality and Cultural showcases.

Ziad Abdullah Galadari, Chairman of the Higher Organising Committee of Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship, said that the Dubai International Horse Fair is an annual event eagerly awaited by the global equestrian community to find out about progress in the equine field, horse breeds, to become acquainted with new technologies and products to take care of horses, and stable accessories.

He said that the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship is the most important annual event on the regional equestrian agenda and is an ideal platform to review the beauty of Arabian horses, famed for their intelligence, durability and courage.

Dubai International Horse Fair offers a variety of international equine products, services, equipment and technology for horse owners, breeders and equine professionals in the Middle East.

Source:WAM