Endurance Cup attracts 64 international riders from 27 countries

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum leads the participants in the HH Mohammed bin Rashid Cup Endurance race on January 9, 2016 in Dubai

A total of 64 international endurance riders from 27 countries have taken part in the 2016 renewal of the HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup. The 160 km competition started at 7 am on Saturdayand saw riders compete in five loops over distances of between 18 km and 40 km. The competition is the highlight of the Dubai endurance season and is organised by the Dubai Equestrian Club. The event was held at Dubai International Endurance City.

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