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Dubai International Horse Fair begins today

Manama: The 12th Dubai International Horse Fair and 13th Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship gets underway today under the patronage of Shaikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

This event which runs until Saturday brings together leading equestrian equipment companies, owners, breeders, stables, clubs, veterinarians, services and care products, professional and leisure riders and horse enthusiasts from around the world.

The event includes polo demonstrations, an equestrian-themed Art Gallery, Spanish horse “ballet” performances, a Heritage Village and the Horse Auction for Arabian purebloods among others.

More than 200 exhibiting companies and brands from more than 20 countries including the hosts UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Spain, France, Germany, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, South Africa, India, Pakistan, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Egypt, Slovenia, Taiwan, Canada, United Kingdom and the US.