As many of you know Endurance riding is an equestrian sport based on controlled long-distance races. It is one of the worldwide competitions recognized by the FEI, International Federation for Equestrian Sports. Although there are endurance rides all over the world, the endurance championship in Dubai is considered one of the most challenging endurance championship ever.
It is a very intense ride and lacks a lot of preparation, the mental and physical requirements of this kind of sports supply a test of mind as much as the body. Professional endurance riding can range from any distance, though they are never more than over 160 km for a one-day competition.
The winning horse is the first one to cross the finish line while checking periodically to pass a veterinary check that valuates that the animal is in good health and eligible to continue. Endurance riding entails extreme distances across breathtaking landscapes, like the one presented in the video below.
We must say that we watched the video more than 5 times in a row because it was super addictive. Kudos to the video maker for the great edit of this video! He really did a good job by putting the rhythm of riders and music together.
Not only these rides are very entertaining to watch but they also offer amazing scenery of Dubai’s desert. Although most of the comments are very positive, several people think that this race was a little bit extreme because the horses were suffering and looked very tired. What do you think? Please watch the video and leave us your opinion on the comment section.