Longines hosted the HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup, held for the fourth consecutive year at the Dubai International Endurance City on Saturday, 15th January 2011. A total of 104 riders from 20 different countries took part in the 160km race, testing their horsemanship and stamina in the competition.

This event sponsored by Longines brought together some of the world’s leading endurance riders and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, was present during the whole event. The honoured guests had great views with direct track side excitement in the exclusive Longines hospitality area. They were also given the opportunity to ride in 4×4’s into the heart of the desert alongside horses to track the riders and be part of the endurance action. Longines was proud to be part of this prestigious event and is committed to its continued support ensuring the growth and development of equestrian sports within the UAE.

The HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup by Longines showed spectators a true test of the horses’ strength and perseverance, as well as the riders’ keen knowledge and experience of their horse’s abilities. The first prize, a Longines Swiss Watches and a gold Cup, was won by Omair Hussain Al Bloushi after more than nine hours of race. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture were among the notable riders who participated in the race.

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