Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club accredited as world's first hybrid show jumping arena
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Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, vice president of the UAE, deputy prime minister, minister of the presidential court, and chairman of the ADEC has been instrumental in the advancement of equestrian sport, the organization said in a statement recently.
In addition, the UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation has played a key role by organizing and promoting international championships.
Ali Al-Shaiba, director-general of the ADEC, said: 'This is a proud moment; this recognition marks a historic milestone for equestrian sport in the UAE.
'It is a reflection of our leadership's vision and a testament to the nation's commitment to excellence across all disciplines.
'The new hybrid arena at ADEC is not only the first of its kind globally — it also sets a new benchmark offering a unique venue designed to meet the needs of both riders and horses year-round.'
The arena is a modern equestrian facility inspired by the traditions of Arab architecture and debuted with a series of events during the 2024–25 season.
This includes two major International Equestrian Federation-sanctioned tournaments held in partnership with the UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation: the Abu Dhabi International Show Jumping Event CSI4-W and the UAE President's Cup Show Jumping CSI5 (2025 Edition).
In addition, the ADEC hosted three international competitions in January 2025, all in the new hybrid arena: the 12th FBMA International Show Jumping Cup CSI2; Al-Shira'aa International Horse Show CSI3; and Al-Shira'aa International Horse Show CSI4-W.
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