The global equine industry will once again converge on the Dubai International Horse Fair and the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 21st to 23rd March, 2019, in Dubai.

Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance, the fair will showcase the latest equine products, horse therapies and the finest breeds of horses the world has to offer.

The current equine industry is valued at approximately US$300 billion globally and impacts 1.6 million full-time jobs. The United Kingdom, UK, which is home to several of the fair’s exhibitors such as Equine Products UK and Barriers International, is internationally recognised as the leading source of equine expertise with overseas trade currently valued at over GBP500 million. Guangzhou DeeOne Exhibition Co. Ltd hails from China where the number of horse clubs has increased by 1,500 percent in recent years, from 90 in 2010 to 1400 in 2017. Multi Radiance Medical is a returning exhibitor to the fair and is based in the US where seven million Americans are directly involved in the industry with two million owning horses themselves.

The fair will also feature renowned brands specialising in state of the art stables, feeds, riding apparel and garments. In addition, art and décor pieces with an equestrian theme from the likes of Reem Gallery, Equine Art and Baba Art will be on offer to the public in an extensive gallery alongside other artists from around the world.

Over 10,000 buyers, professionals, breeders and enthusiasts from more than 25 countries with new additions from Serbia, China, Chile, Malaysia, Lebanon and Turkey amongst others are expected to attend the Dubai International Horse Fair to share ideas and widen their global networks with over 200 brands and companies.

With $4 million (AED15 million) offered as prize money, the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship will present majestic Arabian steeds valued at approximately $1 million to $2 million.

Ziad Abdullah Galadari, Chairman, Higher Organising Committee of Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship, said “Horses form an integral part of the heritage of the world with families regularly enjoying equestrian events together. The UAE is emerging as one of the world’s leading hubs for the Equestrian Community with international shows and events currently taking place every year in the UAE. Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship held alongside the Dubai International Horse Fair, will not only present the best available horses but will also allow the finest breeds to compete on an international stage.”

New international exhibitors include Deltacast-France, EquinArt-Germany, and Granata Selleria Srl-Italy, to name but a few and bring with them cutting edge technology, beautiful craftsmanship and exceptional talent and expertise.

Mousa Al Harbi, Representative, Royal Cavalry Sultanate of Oman, “We are pleased to return to Dubai for the Dubai International Horse Fair, it remains one of the few fairs which encompasses all our equestrian expertise be it training, racing, polo, dressage, endurance and show-jumping events. We are very excited to share ideas in a global setting with the community.”

“We are proud to host the 15th edition of the Dubai International Horse Fair which continues to support the region’s growing equine sector. Every year, we are seeing broader global interest in the show as we prepare to welcome exhibitors, buyers, breeders and enthusiasts from around the world, including newcomers from Asia, Europe and the US who come to network, grow their businesses and build opportunities within one of the most vibrant equine industries in the world, said Asma Al Sharif, Group Portfolio Director, Dubai World Trade Centre.

The Dubai International Horse Fair 2019 is open to both trade visitors and the general public, admission is free and children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.