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Al Badia Magazine Highlights NB & Associates’ Equicoaching Debut at ADIHEX 2025 in the UAE

NB & Associates Brings Innovative Equine-Assisted Training to the UAE: Equicoaching Takes Center Stage at…

Endurance

The Power of Arabian Horses in Endurance Racing

Few animals embody grace, resilience, and history as profoundly as the Arabian horse. Known for…

Polo

Family Face-Off Ends in Glory: Siegel-Magness Becomes Third Woman to Win Silver Cup

The Whittier Trust Silver Cup has always been one of the most prestigious tournaments in…

Polo

USA’s O.H. Ingram River Aged Team Lifts the International Cup

The stars and stripes flew highest at the International Cup as USA’s O.H. Ingram River…

Latest In region

DAMAC Properties Announces the Launch of DAMAC District at DAMAC Hills – Dubai’s New Destination for a Live, Work, and Play Lifestyle

DAMAC Properties, the Middle East’s leading luxury real estate developer, has officially launched DAMAC District,…

News

Al Badia Magazine Congratulates Lara Sawaya on Her New Appointment

Al Badia Equestrian Magazine extends its warm congratulations to Lara Sawaya on her appointment as…

Equestrian Education

Horse Care in Hot Weather: Protecting Health and Performance

Horses are noble and athletic animals, admired for their endurance and elegance. Yet, they are…

Horse Racing

Stud Brasil Itacaré Secures First Victory at Cidade Jardim

Trained by Thiago Haidar, Stud Brasil Itacaré, a five-year-old bay mare, claimed her first victory…

Polo

Riding into Legacy: The Enduring Allure of Polo

Few sports in the world carry the same elegance, history, and prestige as polo. Known…

Horse Racing

A Distinguished Presence for the UAE President’s Cup at the Istanbul Festival

RB Mary Lylah (USA), carrying the silks of Wathnan Racing, was crowned champion of the…

Equestrian Insights

Jumping

Show Jumping — An Exciting Global Sport

Inside the high-stakes world of speed, scope, and precision — from arenas to World Cup circuits.

Dressage

Dressage — The Dance of Horses and Riders

Grace, balance, and classical training — how harmony becomes art.

Hoof Care

Trimming Horse Hooves — Welfare from the Ground Up

Why balance and break-over matter — and when to call your farrier.

Trackside Updates

News

Al Badia Magazine Congratulates Lara Sawaya on Her New Appointment

Al Badia Equestrian Magazine extends its warm congratulations to Lara Sawaya on her appointment as Executive Director of Marketing and…
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Horse Racing

Al Zeer Claims the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses in Belgium

Before a packed crowd of nearly 50,000 spectators at Waregem Racecourse, Al Zeer clinched a historic victory in the Belgian…
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Horse Racing

Champions Meet at the Belgian Summit of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses

The UAE President’s Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses continues its European tour with the 11th stop, to be held tomorrow, Tuesday, 2 September…
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Horse Racing

Dubai Silks Shine at York: Godolphin and Saeed Suhail Fly the Flag at the Ebor Festival

York’s Ebor Festival once again delivered its trademark blend of high tension and high class—but this edition had a distinctly…
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Arabian Breed & Beauty

Equestrian

Nutrition & Feeding

Smart Feeding: The Everyday Guide to Horse Nutrition

Horse Food 101: What to Feed and Why

RACING

Racing

Horse Racing

Stud Brasil Itacaré Secures First Victory at Cidade Jardim

Trained by Thiago Haidar, Stud Brasil Itacaré, a five-year-old bay mare, claimed her first victory in the José Antonio Jacovás…
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A Distinguished Presence for the UAE President’s Cup at the Istanbul Festival
British Racing Unites Ahead of St Leger Meeting and Irish Champions Festival
Look: When Dubai Ruler, Sheikh Hamdan Won 120km Endurance Horse Race in England – Al Badia

Lifestyle

Latest In region

DAMAC Properties Announces the Launch of DAMAC District at DAMAC Hills – Dubai’s New Destination for a Live, Work, and Play Lifestyle

DAMAC Properties, the Middle East’s leading luxury real estate developer, has officially launched DAMAC District, an innovative, integrated community that…
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Dubai Duty Free records AED646.23 Million (US$177 Million) in Augustsales, once again setting a new benchmark for the yearThe leading retailer achieved 15% year-on-year growth compared to August 2024.
DAMAC Properties Celebrates Emirati Women’s Day with NAMA Development Week, Empowering and Inspiring the Leaders of Tomorrow
Asia Triumphs at the 2025 Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup – A Historic Victory

POLO

Polo

SHOW JUMPING

Equine Exclusive

Al Badia Magazine Highlights NB & Associates’ Equicoaching Debut at ADIHEX 2025 in the UAE

Horse Care in Hot Weather: Protecting Health and Performance

The Art of Taming an Aggressive Horse: Building Trust, Avoiding Kicks and Bites

Trimming Horse Hooves: Welfare From the Ground Up

Foal First Shots: A Simple, Safe Vaccination Plan from Birth

Polo Calendar 2025–26

Al Habtoor Polo Club (Dubai)

Season fixtures (25/26) to be announced — watch for Halloween Cup, Sir Winston Churchill Cup, and the Silver/Gold Cup series.

Club Calendar Gold Cup Series

Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club (Abu Dhabi)

Pink Polo Day (Nov, TBA) & Emirates Polo Championship International (winter, TBA). Check official pages for dates.

Ghantoot Calendar Pink Polo

Horse Racing Calendar 2025–26

Meydan — Dubai Racing Carnival

Fri, 7 Nov 2025 → Fri, 13 Mar 2026

Festive Friday — 19 Dec 2025
Fashion Friday — 23 Jan 2026
Emirates Super Saturday — 28 Feb 2026

Website Calendar PDF

Dubai World Cup — Meydan

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 (30th running)

Website Calendar

Dubai Duty Free Highlights

Dubai Duty Free records AED646.23 Million (US$177 Million) in Augustsales, once again setting a new benchmark for the yearThe leading retailer achieved 15% year-on-year growth compared to August 2024.

2025 continues to be an exceptional year for Dubai Duty Free with the airport retailer announcing August sales of AED646.23…

Asia Triumphs at the 2025 Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup – A Historic Victory

The 2025 edition of the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup at Ascot Racecourse delivered one of the most thrilling contests…

Narredu Makes History as Team Asia Triumphs in Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup at Ascot

In a thrilling display of skill and determination, Suraj Narredu etched his name into the history books by becoming the…

Dubai Duty Free Records Outstanding May Sales of Dhs724.7 Million

The month of May continued the positive sales momentum for Dubai Duty Free as it announced extraordinary sales of Dhs724.7…

Dubai Duty Free Receives Two British Safety Council International Safety AwardsHonoured with Distinction for the Third Time

Dubai Duty Free received two awards, the “International Safety Awards for Distinction” and “Best in Sector Award – Retail” at…

Dubai Duty Free Signs MoU with Crypto.com to Explore CryptocurrencyPayments and Strategic Collaboration

Reinforcing its commitment to customer convenience and innovation, Dubai Duty Free has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Crypto.com,…

18th Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at The Curragh Racecourse

The 18th Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby took centre stage on Sunday, 29th June 2025 at the iconic Curragh Racecourse,…

Dubai Duty Free Posts Record Half-Year Sales with Revenue of Dhs4.118 billion (US$1.128 billion)

Dubai Duty Free today announced record half-year sales performance posting a 5.34% year-on-year increase with turnover reaching Dhs4.118 billion (US$1.128…

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