Sheikh Khaled visits Abu Dhabi Royal Equestrian Arts on Jubail Island - in pictures

  • Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, visits Abu Dhabi Royal Equestrian Arts on Jubail Island. All photos: Abu Dhabi Media Office
    Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, visits Abu Dhabi Royal Equestrian Arts on Jubail Island. All photos: Abu Dhabi Media Office
  • Sheikh Khaled during his tour of the site, including the performance hall, which hosts weekly classical equestrian shows
    Sheikh Khaled during his tour of the site, including the performance hall, which hosts weekly classical equestrian shows
  • During the visit, he commended the academy’s role in training and developing a new generation of riders
    During the visit, he commended the academy’s role in training and developing a new generation of riders
  • Sheikh Khaled has said Abu Dhabi Royal Equestrian Arts represents a significant addition to the emirate’s cultural and sporting landscape
    Sheikh Khaled has said Abu Dhabi Royal Equestrian Arts represents a significant addition to the emirate’s cultural and sporting landscape
  • The Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's tour included one of the world’s largest specialised libraries in equestrian arts, containing about 14,000 rare books and manuscripts
    The Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's tour included one of the world’s largest specialised libraries in equestrian arts, containing about 14,000 rare books and manuscripts
  • Sheikh Khaled at the site, which is the fifth academy in the world dedicated to classical horsemanship
    Sheikh Khaled at the site, which is the fifth academy in the world dedicated to classical horsemanship
  • Sheikh Khaled is given a tour of the centre on Jubail Island
    Sheikh Khaled is given a tour of the centre on Jubail Island
  • The site also includes the Furusiyya Gallery, which is home to 173 rare artefacts and artworks spanning more than 2,000 years
    The site also includes the Furusiyya Gallery, which is home to 173 rare artefacts and artworks spanning more than 2,000 years
  • Artefacts on display at Abu Dhabi Royal Equestrian Arts
    Artefacts on display at Abu Dhabi Royal Equestrian Arts
  • The centre also helps to introduce young riders to the principles, ethics and values of horsemanship
    The centre also helps to introduce young riders to the principles, ethics and values of horsemanship
  • Sheikh Khaled with senior officials, staff and riders at Abu Dhabi Royal Equestrian Arts
    Sheikh Khaled with senior officials, staff and riders at Abu Dhabi Royal Equestrian Arts