The UAE has become a hub for equestrian endurance sports, and a factory producing champions who display the high stature of the UAE at global competitions according to Sheikh Mohammed.
This year, the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Festival attracted riders from across the world, and provided a great opportunity to exchange experiences between Emirati riders and world champions.
Humaid Matar Al Mazrouie from M7 Stables won this year's title, finishing the race in 6:43:27. Runner-up Mansour Saeed Al Faresi from MRM Stables finished second, with a time of 6:43:28, followed in third place by Salim Hamad Al Ketbi, from M7 Stables.
Some 750 riders from 40 countries participated in the three races during the endurance festival.