2024-2025 endurance racing season attracts 444 riders

ANI April 20, 2025 216 views

The 2024-2025 endurance racing season concluded with two qualifier races in Abu Dhabi, attracting 444 riders. The 80km race saw 175 participants, while the 40km event had 269 competitors. The season spanned multiple UAE venues, including Butheeb Village, Dubai, and Al Wathba. A total of 55 races were held, showcasing the sport's growing popularity.

"The 2024-2025 endurance racing season included 55 races across top UAE venues." – ANI/WAM
Abu Dhabi, April 19: A total of 444 riders, both men and women, participated in the two endurance qualifier races held on Saturday at the Butheeb International Endurance Village in Abu Dhabi, marking the conclusion of the 2024-2025 endurance racing season.

Key Points

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175 riders competed in an 80km race with 120 finishers

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269 riders raced 40km with 236 completing

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Season featured 55 races across UAE venues

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Butheeb Village hosted 30 races, Dubai 16, Al Wathba 9

The first race, covering a distance of 80 km over three phases, saw the participation of 175 riders, out of which 120 completed the race, while 55 were eliminated due to their horses failing to pass the veterinary checkpoints.

The second race, spanning 40 km, featured 269 riders, with 236 successfully completing the course, while 33 were unable to finish.

The 2024-2025 endurance racing season began last October at Boutheib Endurance Village and included 55 races at the main endurance racecourses..

Boutheib Village hosted 30 races and championships, Dubai International Endurance City held 16, and the Emirates International Endurance Village in Al Wathba hosted 9 races and championships. (ANI/WAM)

Reader Comments

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Sarah K.
Wow, 444 riders is incredible! The endurance racing scene in UAE keeps growing every year. Congrats to all who participated 👏
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Mohammed A.
I was there watching the 80km race - the vet checks are no joke! It's impressive how many riders completed both distances.
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Lisa T.
While the numbers are impressive, I hope the organizers are prioritizing horse welfare with so many participants. The elimination rate suggests the vet checks are strict, which is good.
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Rashid B.
My cousin competed in the 40km race! Said the atmosphere was electric ⚡ Can't wait for next season already!
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Amira S.
55 races in one season is mind-blowing! The UAE is really becoming the endurance capital of the world 🐎
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Thomas L.
Interesting to see the completion rates - 68% for the longer race vs 87% for the shorter one. Shows how much more challenging the 80km distance is!

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