A two-day series of equestrian endurance races for young people starts at the Boudheib International Endurance Village on Tuesday.
The Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Khalifa and Sheikh Zayed bin Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan Endurance Cup is organised by the Emirates Heritage Club, in co-operation with the UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation.
The competition welcomes youth from different levels – including amateurs and school pupils – and will include an international 120.7 kilometre race named Two Stars.
Other races include one for privately owned horses, one for women and one for students of the Boudheib Equestrian Academy.
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