As a leading force in the sport, the UAE aims to defend its individual title and secure team honors at the FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Riders & Juniors 2025 in Buftea, Romania, on September 20.
In the previous event in Castelsagrat, France, 2023, the UAE dominated with Rashed Ahmad Al Ketbi leading Hadeer to victory, followed by fellow rider Rashed Mohammed Al Mehairi. Team UAE will compete with five riders.
On the eve of the team’s departure for Romania, Sheikh Rashed bin Dalmook Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Equestrian Club, emphasized the UAE Team’s preparation under the guidance of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai.
“We are immensely proud of every UAE team member and the riders who have brought honor to our nation,” Sheikh Rashed stated.
“Representing the UAE globally is both a privilege and responsibility. We have full confidence in this exceptional team to proudly raise our flag. Our riders embody the hopes of the entire nation, and we are confident they will once again make us proud. They compete not just for victory but to inspire with integrity, passion, and true sportsmanship.”
Ahmed Rashed Al Kaabi, Acting General Manager of Dubai Equestrian Club and Chief d’Equipe of the UAE Team, remarked: “Endurance as a sport has thrived under our nation’s leadership, allowing UAE riders to excel locally and internationally. Their achievements are a testament to their talent and determination.
“The World Championships offer a chance to showcase years of preparation. Our team is ready to push boundaries, elevate standards, and deliver performances of integrity and excellence. We approach this challenge with confidence, determined to leave a remarkable impression.
“We trust in this exceptional team and look forward with optimism, certain they will honor the country and its leadership with another stellar performance.”
The FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Riders and Juniors 2025, organized by the Shagya Sports Club Association in Buftea, about 20 kilometers northwest of Bucharest, serves as an ideal platform for young athletes to showcase their skills, fostering talent in the next generation as per the Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI).
