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.
Key business decision-makers will attend this one-day event to learn the newly available services and products and identify new vendors for their facilities.
Horses play an important role in the culture of the Arab nations and over the last few decades, the GCC has housed some of the world’s best equestrian clubs which have developed organically and traditionally, gaining global recognition.
The third edition of DEF will host a conference, presentations and exhibitions.
Welcome Message
On behalf of the Dubai Equestrian Club and the Dubai Racing Club, I would like to invite you to participate in the 3rd Dubai Equestrian Forum on Thursday 8th December 2022.
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.
We truly believe your participation will contribute to strengthening the event and making the region a top-class equestrian hub.
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
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. ...
Schedule
| Date | Activity/Location | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7th December | Equestrian visits to Dubai Equine Hospital, Racing Stables and Emirates Equestrian Centre |
TBC | |
| 8th December | Dubai Equestrian Forum Event The Gallery, Meydan Grandstand |
9:00am – 6:00pm | |
| 9th December | A night of horseracing and hospitality at Meydan Grandstand |
6:00pm – 9:30pm | |
*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 | |
Event in numbers
500+
ATTENDEES
50+
SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS
220
Scratch card giveaways
5
EXHIBITOR PASSPORT WINNERS
5
PRESENTATIONS
25+
Media Partners
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
Supplier categories required
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
Diagnostic Laboratory
Why participate?
Photo Gallery
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
Dr. Nora Norgradi, Equine Internal Medicine Specialist, Dubai Equine Hospital |
Invasor, 2nd Floor | |
| 10:25 | Gastric ulcers & 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
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 | |
Geography of participants attending
saudi arabia
kuwait
bahrain
qatar
UAE
oman
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
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
Venue
Meydan Grandstand, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Conference Format
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Gold Partner
Lanyard sponsor
Gold partner
Strategic Sponsor
Official Logistics Partner
Industry partner
Industry partner
Strategic Partner
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Supporting Partner
Supporting Partner
Exhibitor
Exhibitor
Official Trailer Partner
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.
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