Dubai Show Jumping gets a five star status

dubai — The Emirates Equestrian Centre (EEC) is delighted to announce that the internationally acclaimed Dubai Show Jumping Championship (DSJC) has been awarded 5 star status, and s now a CSI5*W event; the topmost category of competition in show jumping worldwide. The DSJC 2018 is scheduled to be held between Jan. 18-20.

EEC has launched a brand new logo to celebrate the prestigious competition, which is both a seasonal highlight and significant stop on the Arab League calendar.

The new brand identity of the Dubai Show Jumping Championship reflects the discipline of the sport, progression to a CSI5*W event and strongly represents the UAE through the colours of the horse mane. The design is elegant with modern font and a strong horse graphic using simple lines to showcase this competitive and premium event in Dubai.

The CSI5*W status means the very best and top-ranking riders will be invited to compete at EEC’s state –of-the-art facility; the Championship will also include CSI2* classes. This year there is a significant increase in prize money on offer – the pool is now worth Dh 2 million making the stakes even higher for the competitors. This is a chance for the crowds to witness the highest standard of competition and support top-class local and international rider-horse pairings.

Sheikh Majid Al Mualla, Emirates Divisional Senior Vice President Commercial Operations Centre said: “Emirates has a long-standing relationship with equestrian sports and the Dubai Show Jumping Championship demonstrates our commitment to supporting this graceful display of equestrian showmanship.”

Dubai’s top show jumpers Abdulla Mohammed Al Marri and Arif Ahmed Jassim Ahli will be seen in action, aiming to qualify for and succeed in the Dubai Grand Prix; Ahmed Nabil Falaknaz will be gearing up for the CSI2* classes.