ABOUT THE EVENT

The second running of the Dubai Equestrian Forum (DEF) was inaugurated by Sheikh Rashid bin Dalmook Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Equestrian Club and Dubai Racing Club, and honored by the presence of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and the Ruler of Dubai. The third edition introduces new experiences, bringing together the GCC’s equestrian industry across clubs, stables, resorts, ranches, and farms at The Gallery, Meydan Grandstand, Dubai.

ABOUT THE EVENT

 

 

The second running of the Dubai Equestrian Forum (DEF) was inaugurated by Sheikh Rashid bin Dalmook Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Equestrian Club and Dubai Racing Club, and honored by the presence of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and the Ruler of Dubai. The third edition introduces new experiences, bringing together the GCC’s equestrian industry across clubs, stables, resorts, ranches, and farms at The Gallery, Meydan Grandstand, Dubai.

Welcome Message

On behalf of the Dubai Equestrian Club and the Dubai Racing Club, I would like to invite you to participate in the 4th Dubai Equestrian Forum on Thursday 19th October 2023.

The main objective of hosting this event is to meet with various equestrian suppliers and procure products for our upcoming seasons. As such, I strongly encourage all the regional and international suppliers to showcase their offerings at this exclusive gathering of equestrian professionals from across the GCC.

I look forward to meeting you at the event.

 

 

Major General Dr. Mohammed Essa Al Adhab

Board Member and General Manager

Dubai Equestrian Club & Dubai Racing Club

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    Welcome Message

    DEC Dubai Equestrian Club (DEC) was established in 2002 by the decree of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. DEC organises and host’s quality equestrian sports for the people of Dubai and the UAE in the disciplines of Endurance, Dressage, Showjumping and Eventing at the purpose-built Dubai International Endurance City and its subsidiary Emirates Equestrian Centre.

    Responsible for organising and promoting the sport of Endurance, the DEC also serves as a supporter of international equestrian sports and sponsor of select major events. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s Endurance Festival is one of the most prominent local races, which runs over a week in March and includes the Ladies ride, Private Stables ride, Gamilati ride for mares and His Highness Sheikh 0’ooMohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup. Moreover, DEC also run the Dubai Crown Prince Endurance Festival held in February which includes the Ladies ride, Private Stables ride, Al Yamamah ride for mares, and the main ride Dubai Crown Prince Endurance Cup. DEC oversees 32 endurance stables, such as M7 stable, F3 stable, MRM stable.

    DRC Horseracing began in the Emirate of Dubai in October 1981, when the dusty Camel Track hosted the first Thoroughbred race meeting. Three races were run – a sprint, a mile and a mile and a half, organised by the office of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

    Approximately 10 years later, in early 1992 the Dubai Racing Club (DRC) was established. DRC serves to organise and host horseracing at Meydan Racecourse, from November through to April, including the Dubai World Cup Carnival and the Dubai World Cup. Serving to further develop and promote horseracing in Dubai, the first races held under rules were contested in March 1992 at the Nad Al Sheba Racecourse. Dubai World Cup is the highlight of Dubai’s sporting and social calendar and attracts the best horses and riders from all over the world. It is the world’s most spectacular race day with a total prize money of US$30.5 million for the showcase of nine races, including US$12 million at stake in the title contest. Meydan Racecourse is the world’s largest integrated racing facility and the racing season plays a key role in international horse racing. In addition, DRC oversees 15 stables to train and rehabilitate horses.

    Welcome Message

    DEC Dubai Equestrian Club (DEC) was established in 2002 by the decree of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. DEC organises and host’s quality equestrian sports for the people of Dubai and the UAE in the disciplines of Endurance, Dressage, Showjumping and Eventing at the purpose-built Dubai International Endurance City and its subsidiary Emirates Equestrian Centre.

    Responsible for organising and promoting the sport of Endurance, the DEC also serves as a supporter of international equestrian sports and sponsor of select major events. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s Endurance Festival is one of the most prominent local races, which runs over a week in March and includes the Ladies ride, Private Stables ride, Gamilati ride for mares and His Highness Sheikh 0’ooMohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup. Moreover, DEC also run the Dubai Crown Prince Endurance Festival held in February which includes the Ladies ride, Private Stables ride, Al Yamamah ride for mares, and the main ride Dubai Crown Prince Endurance Cup. DEC oversees 32 endurance stables, such as M7 stable, F3 stable, MRM stable.

    DRC Horseracing began in the Emirate of Dubai in October 1981, when the dusty Camel Track hosted the first Thoroughbred race meeting. Three races were run – a sprint, a mile and a mile and a half, organised by the office of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

    Approximately 10 years later, in early 1992 the Dubai Racing Club (DRC) was established. DRC serves to organise and host horseracing at Meydan Racecourse, from November through to April, including the Dubai World Cup Carnival and the Dubai World Cup. Serving to further develop and promote horseracing in Dubai, the first races held under rules were contested in March 1992 at the Nad Al Sheba Racecourse. Dubai World Cup is the highlight of Dubai’s sporting and social calendar and attracts the best horses and riders from all over the world. It is the world’s most spectacular race day with a total prize money of US$30.5 million for the showcase of nine races, including US$12 million at stake in the title contest. Meydan Racecourse is the world’s largest integrated racing facility and the racing season plays a key role in international horse racing. In addition, DRC oversees 15 stables to train and rehabilitate horses.

    About the event hosts

    Dubai Equestrian Club (DEC) was established in 2002 by the decree of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

    DEC organises and host’s quality equestrian sports for the people of Dubai and the UAE in the disciplines of Endurance, Dressage,...


    Showjumping and Eventing at the purpose-built Dubai International Endurance City and its subsidiary Emirates Equestrian Centre.

    Responsible for organising and promoting the sport of Endurance, the DEC also serves as a supporter of international equestrian sports and sponsor of select major events.

    His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s Endurance Festival is one of the most prominent local races, which runs over a week in March and includes the Ladies ride, Private Stables ride, Gamilati ride for mares and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup. Moreover, DEC also run the Dubai Crown Prince Endurance Festival held in February which includes the Ladies ride, Private Stables ride, Al Yamamah ride for mares, and the main ride Dubai Crown Prince Endurance Cup.

    DEC oversees 32 endurance stables, such as M7 stable, F3 stable, MRM stable.

    Dubai Equestrian Club (DEC) was established in 2002 by the decree of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

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    Horse racing began in the Emirate of Dubai in October 1981, when the dusty Camel Track hosted the first Thoroughbred race meeting. Three races were run – a sprint, a mile and a mile and a half, organised by the office of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

    Approximately 10 years later, in early 1992 the Dubai Racing Club (DRC) was established.


    DRC serves to organise and host horseracing at Meydan Racecourse, from November through to April, including the Dubai World Cup Carnival and the Dubai World Cup. Serving to further develop and promote horseracing in Dubai, the first races held under rules were contested in March 1992 at the Nad Al Sheba Racecourse. Dubai World Cup is the highlight of Dubai’s sporting and social calendar and attracts the best horses and riders from all over the world. It is the world’s most spectacular race day with a total prize money of US$30.5 million for the showcase of nine races, including US$12 million at stake in the title contest. Meydan Racecourse is the world’s largest integrated racing facility and the racing season plays a key role in international horse racing. In addition, DRC oversees 15 stables to train and rehabilitate horses.

    Horseracing began in the Emirate of Dubai in October 1981, when the dusty Camel Track hosted the first Thoroughbred race meeting. Three races were run - a sprint, a mile and a mile and a half, organised by the office of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. ...

    Event Statistics

    500+

    ATTENDEES

    250+

    Stables attending

    70+

    SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS

    25+

    Media Partners

    1

    Conference day

    Advisory Panel

    Dr Azzam Al Wathaifi

    Acting Head of Quarantine, Dubai Racing Club

    Ahmed Al Hammadi

    Equine Consultant, Dubai Equestrian Club

    Dr. Ana Paula Leite

    Procurement Manager Assistant, Dubai Racing Club

    Speaker Panel

    Dr. Nora Norgradi

    Equine Internal Medicine Specialist, Dubai Equine Hospital

    Lizzie Drury

    Senior Nutritionist, Saracen Horse Feeds in partnership with The Veterinary Group (TVG)

    Tom Versprille

    Sales Manager, Cavalor

    Lea Hüser

    Sales & Business Development Manager, bitop Animal Health & Care GmbH

    Attendee Profile

    CEOs, Owners, and Founders

    Secretaries

    Club Operation Managers

    Stable Managers

    Veterinarians

    Trainers

    Riders

    Supplier categories

    Feed & Nutritional Products

    Flooring & Bedding Products

    Stable & Hall Constructions

    Riding & Sports Apparels

    Horse Care Products & Equipment

    Grooming Products & Services

    Track & Saddlery Products

    Stable Technologies

    Horseboxes & Other Vehicles

    Veterinary Products & Services

    Water Suppliers

    Equine Insurance

    Fences

    Veterinary Hospitals & Diagnostic Laboratory

    • Feed & Nutritional Products
    • Flooring & Bedding Products
    • Veterinary Products & Services
    • Ridding & Sports Apparels
    • Horse Care Products & Equipment
    • Grooming Products & Services
    • Track & Saddlery Products

    • Stable Technologies
    • Veterinary Hospitals & Diagnostic Laboratory
    • Horseboxes & Other Vehicles
    • Water Suppliers
    • Equine insurance
    • Fences
    • Stable, and hall constructions

    Why participate?

     

    Hear from stables and clubs in the GCC on their requirements.

    COMMUNICATE and engage with current and potential customers and showcase your company’s products and services.

     

    NETWORK and have one-on-one meetings with decision makers from the industry.

     

    SHOWCASE innovative technologies, techniques, and equipment to increase business opportunities.

     

    USE the multiple available opportunities to increase your brand visibility.

     

    PRESENT your business case and offerings.

    Event Agenda

    When? What? Where?
    09:00 – 10:00 Registration Outside Gate A
    Buyer seller meeting, activations & exhibition hours
    10:00 – 10:10 Event inauguration and opening of the exhibition Terrace, 2nd Floor
    10:45– 11:30 Activations and activities Terrace, 2nd Floor
    14:30 Brunch Terrace, 2nd Floor
    16:15 – 16:45 Activations and activities Terrace, 2nd Floor
    15:00 Super Saturday race starts Terrace, 2nd Floor
    20:00 – 21:00 VIP exhibition tour Terrace, 2nd Floor
    21:00 End of day 1

    1st DEPF Symposium of Digestive Health Challenges in Performance Horses

    When? What? Where?
    08:30 onwards Registration, refreshments, and networking Gate A
    Buyer seller meeting, activations & exhibition hours
    09:00 Exhibition opens Invasor, 2nd Floor
    09:30 Conference commencement
    Welcome note     		Invasor, 2nd Floor
    09:45

    Gastric Ulcer Syndrome in Performance Horse

    • Pathophysiology
    • Clinical signs and diagnosis
    • Effect on performance

    Dr. Nora Norgradi, Equine Internal Medicine Specialist, Dubai Equine Hospital

    		 Invasor, 2nd Floor
    10:25

    Gastric ulcers & performance horses

    • Top feed and management tips
    • Reducing the prevalence of EGUS in performance horses

    Lizzie Drury, Senior Nutritionist, Saracen Horse Feeds in partnership with The Veterinary Group (TVG)

    		Invasor, 2nd Floor
    10:55

    EIPH in high performance horses

    • What is EIPH (lungbleeding)?
    • Occurrence, risk factors and Studies
    • Preventive measures and Treatment
    • Tips to keep horses’ lungs in good condition

    Tom Versprille, Sales Manager, Cavalor

    		 Invasor, 2nd Floor
    11:30 Prevention and treatment of equine lung problems
    Lea Hüser, Sales & Business Development Manager, bitop Animal Health & Care GmbH    		 Invasor, 2nd Floor
    12:00 End of conference Invasor, 2nd Floor
    12:45 Exhibitor passport lucky draw announcements Terrace, 2nd Floor
    13:00 End of event Terrace, 2nd Floor

    Participating Countries

    saudi arabia

    kuwait

    bahrain

    qatar

    UAE

    oman

    Schedule

    Time Topic Floor
    9:00 am Event Start –
    10:00 am Opening First Floor
    10:00 – 10:15 am Seminar (1): ERA, Presenter: Dr. David Craig Ground Floor
    10:15 – 10:30 am Speech H. E Abdalla Bin Touq Al Marri, Cabinet
    Member and Minister of Economy    		 Morning Coffee Break Ground Floor
    10:30 – 10:50 am Seminar (2): ACARIS
    Presenter: Dr. Arne-Rasmus
    Topic: “Artificial Intelligence for the Welfare and
    Safety of Horses ?”    		 Ground Floor
    11:00 – 11:20 am Seminar (3): Dubai Equine Hospital
    Presenter: Dr. Russel
    Topic: “Do we really know what makes a champion
    racehorse?”    		 Ground Floor
    11:30 – 11:50 am Seminar (4): Dubai Equine Hospital
    Presenter: Dr. David
    Topic: “Pre-season checkup – is your horse a good
    candidate?”    		 Ground Floor
    12:00 – 1:00 am Seminar Break
    1:00 – 1:20 pm Seminar (5): Bailys Horse Feeds/Al Basti Equiworld,
    Presenter: Mr. Mark Buchan
    Topic: “Equine Feed & Feed Management 4000BC to 2022”    		 Ground Floor
    1:30 – 1:50 pm Seminar (6): Dare, Presenter: Mrs. Amal Al Sayeg
    Topic: “When Sport Meets Fashion”    		 Ground Floor
    2:00 – 2:20 pm Seminar (7): Arabian Horses
    Presenter: Mr. Youssef Badawi
    Topic: “The Best and safest Training Equipment for the Horses”    		 Ground Floor
    2:30 – 2:50 pm Seminar (8): German Standard Group
    Presenter: Dr. Marcio Menezes Nunes
    Topic: “Few Examples of Semen Manipulation Reducing Fertility in Horses”    		 Ground Floor
    3:00 – 5:00 pm Afternoon Coffee Break Ground Floor
    6:00 pm Ending

    Time Topic Floor
    9:00 am Event Start –
    10:00 – 10:20 am Seminar (1): Equusir , Presenter: Mrs. Dalia Qaragholi Morning Coffee Break Ground Floor
    10:30 – 10:50 am Seminar (2): Khayyal Hub Equestrian Services
    Presenter: Mr. Mohammed Bassir
    Topic: “The integration of modern technology into the daily life of Equestrian”    		 Ground Floor
    11:00 – 11:20 am Seminar (3): MOCCAE
    Presenter: H.E. Eng. Mohamed Mousa Al Ameeri    		 Ground Floor
    11:30 – 11:50 am Seminar (4): European Equestrian Business Association
    Presenter: Mr. Lucas Decuypere    		 Ground Floor
    12:00 – 1:00 pm Seminar Break
    1:00 – 1:20 pm Seminar (5): Dubai Equine Hospital Ground Floor
    1:30 – 1:50 pm Seminar (6): The Veterinary Group Ground Floor
    2:00 – 2:20 pm Seminar (7): Shaklan Veterinary Materials
    Presenter: Dr. Mohamed Talaat Manaa
    Topic: “Chronic Hypocalcemia in Pregnant Mares”    		 Ground Floor
    2:30 – 2:50 pm Seminar (8): Connolly Red Mills
    Presenter: Mr. Michael Connolly
    Topic: “Challenges to Feeding Champions”    		 Ground Floor
    3:00 – 5:00 pm Afternoon Coffee Break Ground Floor
    6:00 pm Ending

    *Forum exhibitors receive special room rates at The Meydan Hotel.

    Exhibitor Stand Pack

    The stand is 9 sqm and includes:

    1. Stand building/walls 2. Printed vinyl name brand stickers per 9 sqm stand 3. 3 x Spot lighting
    4. 2 x Chairs 5. 1 x Table 6. 1 x Counte
    7. 1 x Browser rack 8. 1 x Waste basket 9. Power socket

    Price per sqm = EUR 380.00

    Sponsorship opportunities

    Dubai Equestrian Forum provides a world-class environment for buyers from across the GCC and
    global sellers to meet, learn, network, conduct business and discover new products, service providers,
    solutions,and technologies from over 50 exhibiting companies.
    To find out more about the opportunities available, contact us at def@dubairacingclub.com
    and a member of the team will create a bespoke package to suit your business’s objectives

    Testimonials

    We have attended the first ever Procurement Forum 2021 held by Dubai Equestrian and Racing
    Club. It was a very nice event – fabulous surroundings – well planned – very professional handling and
    best of all a very big help before the event in all aspects such as printing – freight e.g. The public
    attracted was of very high quality and we would be very happy to be invited again nexttime. We can
    only give this event and all people involved in this our very best recommendations

    Trine Schonnings, Chief Executive Officer, Broholm

    The Dubai Equestrian Procurement Forum’s inaugural event in October was one of the best
    exhibitions for the equine industry in the UAE giving us a prime opportunity to meet customers and
    potential customers. It will become a key date in our marketing calendar. We wish the organizing
    team continued success with their future plans to develop this event as a platform for technological
    dispersal and client engagement across the GCC equine community.

    Michael Connolly, Business Development Director (Exports), Connolly’s RED MILLS

    It’s been a pleasure for Horse Pilot to discover the Emirates Market during this 1st Edition of the
    Dubai Equestrian Procurement Forum. It was a very high qualitative event, gathering the main
    actors of this area to provide the best partners for this market which is, for sure, in full expansion

    Laura Demaille, Partnerships & Events Manager, Horse Pilot

    Why get involved?

    Hear from stables and clubs in the GCC on their supplier requirement

    Communicate and engage with current and potential customers and showcase your company’s specialist products and services

    Network and have one-to-one meetings with decision makers from the industry

    Showcase innovative technologies, techniques, and equipment to increase business opportunities

    Use the multiple available opportunities to increase your brand visibility, before during and after the event

    Present your business case and offerings

    Register Now

    Venue

    Meydan Grandstand, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Conference Format

    SPONSORS & PARTNERS

    KEY MEDIA PARTNER

    MEDIA PARTNERS

    Sponsorship Opportunities

    Dubai Equestrian Procurement Forum provides a world-class environment for buyers from across the GCC and global sellers to meet, learn, network, conduct business and discover new products, service providers, solutions, and technologies from over 75+ exhibiting companies.

    Item Description Available Units
    Day 2 presentation 10-minute technical presentation 3
    Lunch sponsor Sponsor for full event lunch 2
    Dessert sponsor Post-lunch dessert to be served to the attendees at your stand 2
    VIP lunch sponsor Be the exclusive host to VIP lunch 1
    Coffee break sponsor Coffee sponsor of the event 2
    Lanyard and badges Branded lanyards and badges for the entire event 1
    Wi-fi sponsor All attendees will visit your stand to collect the wi-fi password 2
    Podium sponsor Branding on conference podium 1
    Registration desk sponsor Branding on all registration counters 1
    Information wall sponsor Sponsoring the event’s mega interactive floor plan, agenda and info wall 1
    Delegate bag Exclusive provider of event bags 1
    Directional signage Branding on all event external and internal directional signage 5
    Water sponsor Branded water bottles throughout the event 1
    Exhibition only 3M X 3M 80

    To find out more about the opportunities available, contact us at partnerships@gmevents.ae and a member of the team will create a bespoke package to suit your business’s objectives.

    +971 4 316 8525
    def@dubairacingclub.com