Where patience and power define the champion
At the Emirates International Endurance Village, endurance riding is elevated to an art form. These are not merely races — they are tests of character, where horse and rider forge an unbreakable bond across distances that challenge both body and spirit.
Held at Al Wathba in Abu Dhabi, EIEV's endurance programme showcases the extraordinary capabilities of the Arabian horse — a breed born for this terrain, bred for this challenge, celebrated by this nation.
Strategy, patience,
and heart.
Endurance riding at the highest level is a discipline of the mind as much as the body. The finest riders at EIEV don't just race — they read terrain, manage energy, and forge deep trust with their horses across every kilometre.
Strategy
Race management, pacing, and reading the course separate elite riders from the rest.
Horse Welfare
Arabian horses are monitored at every gate — their wellbeing defines EIEV's standard of excellence.
Legacy
Each cup honours UAE's patrons and leaders — names that carry the weight of national pride and equestrian heritage.
EIEV's world-class venue hosts endurance racing of the highest international standard
The Arabian horse is the undisputed master of endurance — born to cover desert terrain with grace and power
From Union Day to Abu Dhabi Festival, each cup carries its own story of prestige and tradition
Nine cups. Nine stories of endurance excellence.
Each event in EIEV's endurance calendar carries its own heritage — from the national pride of Union Day to the prestige of The President's Cup. These are the races that define the season.
Cup 01
Union Day Cup
Endurance is not speed — it's strategy, patience, and heart. The EIEV Union Day Cup celebrates the spirit of the nation through every stride.
Cup 02
HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak — Ladies Endurance Cup
Grace in motion. Where women lead, endurance follows. A cup that honours strength and elegance in equal measure.
Cup 03
Sheikha Fatima bint Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Ladies Cup
A distinguished highlight in the UAE's endurance racing calendar — celebrating the strength, skill, and determination of female riders.
Cup 04
Sheikh Mohammed bin Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan — Private Owners
Hosted at the prestigious EIEV Endurance Village, this race showcases the depth of talent within privately owned stables across the UAE.
Cup 05
Emirates Arabian Horses Cup — Endurance
Born for endurance. Bred for greatness. Where Arabian heritage meets the pursuit of champions at full stride.
Cup 06
The President of UAE Endurance Cup
At the highest level, endurance becomes legacy. The ultimate expression of equestrian excellence on the EIEV calendar.
Cup 07
Abu Dhabi Festival Endurance Cup — Ladies Ride
Grace in every stride. The ladies' centrepiece of the Abu Dhabi Festival — where elegance and endurance unite under the desert sky.
Cup 08
Sheikh Zayed bin Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Endurance Cup — Private Owners
Where legacy leads and endurance defines champions. A tribute to heritage through the finest privately owned Arabian horses in the region.
Cup 09
Abu Dhabi Festival Endurance Cup
Endurance is not just a race — it's a statement. The grand finale of the Abu Dhabi Festival, where the season's finest riders claim their place in history.
Moments of endurance, power, and grace.
Captured at EIEV — the beauty and intensity of endurance racing at Al Wathba.
At full stride
Championship field
The long course
Arabian grace
EIEV riders
Al Wathba dawn
Be part of endurance history at EIEV.
Whether you're a rider, trainer, owner, or passionate supporter of the sport — EIEV's endurance programme welcomes you. Explore our event calendar, follow live results, or reach out to join a tradition of excellence.