Boudheib:The Emirates Arabian Horse Society National Championship is set to commence on Tuesday in the main arena of Boudheib Academy, featuring 253 horses from 179 owners. These participants represent various Arabian horse studs throughout the UAE.
According to Wam, the championship will be held over two days as part of the Society's 2026-2027 season programme. This event is a reflection of the Society's commitment to developing Arabian horse beauty championships and supporting owners and breeders. It aims to enhance the quality of services provided and to further solidify the UAE's status as a leading center for Arabian horse sports and activities.
The first day of the event will focus on qualifying classes for female horses. Starting at 1000 a.m., the competition will include Yearling Fillies divided into Sections A and B, followed by two-year-old fillies in Sections A, B, and C, and three-year-old fillies in Sections A and B. The day's programme will conclude with classes for Senior Mares aged four years and above, divided into Sections A, B, C, and D.
On the second day, the spotlight will shift to male horses, beginning with Yearling Colts in Sections A and B, followed by two-year-old colts in Sections A, B, and C, and three-year-old colts in Sections A and B. The competition will end with classes for Senior Stallions aged four years and above, divided into Sections A, B, and C.
The championship will culminate with six final categories Yearling Fillies, Junior Fillies aged two and three years, Mares, Yearling Colts, Junior Colts aged two and three years, and Stallions. Judging will be conducted using the Rabdan system, which is an advanced digital judging platform developed by the Emirates Arabian Horse Society (EAHS) to enhance accuracy, integrity, and transparency in the evaluation process.
Horses will be judged on criteria such as type, head, neck, body, conformation, legs, and movement. The top five horses from each qualifying class will advance to the respective finals. This championship is a part of the Society's broader programme, which includes 17 championships and events, five of which are international, and auctions organized by the Sharjah Equestrian Club, Ajman Stud, and Dubai Stud. The programme is set to conclude on April 11, 2027.