Al Ain hosts show jumping gala

Al Ain - This weekend features 13 classe

National show jumping competitions kick off at the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club under the sponsorship of Longines on Friday.
Held under the supervision of the UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation (UAEERF), the two-day event will provide riders with the opportunity to jump heights of up to 140cm in the club's spacious outdoor sand arenas.
This weekend features 13 classes - six on Friday and seven on Saturday - for riders and horses of varying skills. The show includes competitions for Advanced riders (Division 1), Amateurs (Division 2), Beginners (Novice Division), Juniors, Children, and Young Horses (4 - 5 year-olds & 5 - 6 year-olds).
The riders will be competing for their share of Dh160,000.
Friday's competitions will include the following competitions: One Round not Against the Clock competition for Novices; One Round not Against the Clock competition for Novices, Children and Young Horses (4-5 year-olds); One Round Against the Clock for Young Horses (5-6 year-olds) and Juniors; One Round Against the Clock for Division 2; One Round Against the Clock for Division 1 and a Special Two Phase class for Division 1 riders.
The remaining seven rounds will be held on Saturday and consist of two classes of One Round not Against the Clock; three Two Phases; and two One Round Jump-offs with the maximum height set at 140cm.
The competitions will be supervised by Hussam Zummit, who represents the UAEERF, with the ground jury headed by Khalil Ibrahim, with assistance from others. International course designer, Marco Behrens, designed this show's course, with the help of other course designers.
For more information on the Emirates Longines Show Jumping League or to learn about upcoming shows, please visit www.emiratesequestrian.com or call the UAEERF Jumping Department on 02 666 1800 between 9am - 4pm.