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Winning rider of CEI 3*event to receive Longines timepiece
The highlight of the Dubai Equestrian Club endurance calendar,
the HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup CEI 3* presented by
Longines is to take place on January 11, 2014.
This is the seventh running of the annual race, which traditionally
attracts some of the best endurance riders from all over the world as well the
top endurance-riding talent from the UAE.
The ride, which is organised and hosted by Dubai Equestrian Club,
will be held over 160km at the purpose-built Dubai International Endurance City
course situated next door to the Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa.
Abdullah Ghanim Al Marri claimed the coveted top spot for the
second year in succession in 2013 when he steered Nad Al Sheba Stables’ Plein
Ciel De Sommant to victory ahead of Saeed Ahmed Jaber Al Harble’s Eclipse from
Fazaa Endurance Team. More than 15 nationalities were represented, including
top riders from the UAE, UK, India, Pakistan, Morocco, Jordan, Bahrain,
Bangladesh, Iran, Poland, the Netherlands, France, Spain, Italy, USA and
Uruguay.
Juan-Carlos
Capelli, Vice President & Head of International Marketing of Longines said:
“Longines is proud to be the Presenting Partner as well as the Official
Timekeeper and Watch of the HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup. Our brand and this
elegant and exciting event share common values such
as tradition and performance.”
Mohammed Essa Al Adhab, Deputy General Manager of DEC, said: “This
international race is a highlight of the UAE endurance season and represents a
seasonal target for many of the world’s most accomplished endurance riders. The
appeal of endurance riding in the UAE can be seen by the high amount of support
for the race from our international competitors as well as the large base of
elite UAE riders who take part every year.
“It is always a highly-competitive ride and represents a highlight
for spectators as well as riders.”
“We would like to extend our special appreciation to our
Presenting Partner Longines – a distinguished brand that has long been a major
supporter and valued partner of equestrian sport in Dubai.”
Endurance competitions require the rider and horse to compete together
in perfect harmony as a team. They must manage pace to complete extreme
distances in the fastest time. Horses are subject to stringent veterinary
examinations throughout the ride to ensure that they are fit to continue the
race.
The event will be divided into five stages. After the completion of each
stage, the horses are rested and refreshed and undergo a veterinary examination
to determine if they meet the physical standards to continue the event through
to the next stage. All finishers must successfully pass a post-race veterinary
examination. Only then is the official order of finish determined and
announced.
About
Longines
Longines has been based at Saint-Imier in Switzerland since 1832. Its
watchmaking expertise reflects a strong devotion to tradition, elegance and
performance. Longines has generations of experience as official timekeeper of
world championships and as partner of international sports federation. Known
for the elegance of its timepieces, Longines is a member of the Swatch Group
Ltd, the World’s leading manufacturer of horological products. With the winged
hourglass as its emblem, the brand has outlets in over 130 countries.
About
DEC
As
part of the Meydan Group, DEC serves to organise and host quality equestrian
sports for the people of Dubai and the UAE in the disciplines of Endurance,
Dressage, Showjumping and Eventing. The DEC also supports international
equestrian sports around the world. The DEC organises and promotes the sport of
Endurance and all competitions held at Dubai International Endurance City as
well as the coordination and support of select international events. Through
their subsidiary, the Emirates Equestrian Centre, competitions in the
disciplines of Showjumping, Dressage and Eventing are held, and riding lessons
and training in equestrian sports are also offered.
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