Morocco to host 8th show of Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup


RABAT: The Kingdom of Morocco will host the 8th Show of the Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup (EAHS) for the 2024 season from 20th to 21st July at the Institut National du Cheval Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan in Dar Es Salam, Rabat.

The Cup is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the EAHS, and the follow-up of Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the EAHS.

Exclusive to Moroccan owners and breeders, this year’s competition is expected to attract a significant number of Arabian horse enthusiasts from across Morocco. The Kingdom becomes the second African nation to host the EAHGC, following the 6th edition in Egypt last June.

The National Horse Institute, HRH Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, was inaugurated in 2013 in Dar Es Salam, Rabat, and is considered the first institution dedicated to the equestrian profession
s in Morocco. It focuses on training the next generation of equestrians and upholding Morocco’s rich equestrian heritage through national and international events.

Sheikh Zayed said that the successes of the EAHGC embody the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his contributions to supporting the journey of Arabian horses in all their activities worldwide.

He emphasised that hosting the 8th edition in Morocco underscores the Kingdom’s significant role in Arabian horse breeding and the strategic UAE-Morocco partnership in advancing Arabian horse activities internationally.

The 2024 EAHGC season began in February in Australia, and the 7th edition was held on 7th July in São Paulo, Brazil.

Source: Emirates News Agency

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