Abu Dhabi International Arabian Horse Championship
SHORT PRESENTATION
Written by Sonia Smaldone & Gianluca Martino Photography by Ahmed Taha. The 17th Abu Dhabi International Arabian Horse Championship was remarkable. For the second consecutive year, under the patronage of His Highness The Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of EAHS, its venerable members organised it from February 21 to 23, 2025, at the breathtaking Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The Abu Dhabi International Arabian Horse Championship is one of only seven ECAHO title shows worldwide, making it a premier international Arabian horse circuit event. This prestigious championship drew 338 entries from some of the most stunning and celebrated Arabian horses, elite breeders, and owners from within and outside the UAE, beautifully fusing tradition with luxury, ensuring an inspiring experience for all participants and mind-blowing total prize money set at €4 million. The 17th edition was attended by multiple notable figures, including HE Mohamed Ahmed Al Harbi, Director General of the Emirates Arabian Horse Society, Dr Ali bin Tamim, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, Dr Mohamed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Chairman of the UAE Government’s Cyber Security Council, Rashid Mubarak bin Markhan Al Ketbi, Secretary General of the UAE Falconry Federation and the International Federation for Falconry Sports and Racing (IFFSR) to mention a few.
