Boudheib:The Emirates Arabian Horse Society (EAHS) National Arabian Horse Championship has started at the Grand Hall of Boudheib Academy, featuring 253 horses from 179 owners across the UAE. The event spans two days and is part of the 2026-2027 season programme.

According to Wam, the championship is organized by the Society and includes qualifying classes where horses compete to secure positions in the final championships. Competitors vie for gold, silver, and bronze titles across six categories. The opening day featured qualifying rounds for female horses, including fillies and mares, while the second day will focus on male horses, featuring colts and stallions.

The championship will culminate with six final classes, namely the Yearling Fillies Championship, Junior Fillies Championship, Mares Championship, Yearling Colts Championship, Junior Colts Championship, and Stallions Championship. The Society employs the Rabdan judging system, a digital platform designed to enhance integrity and transparency in horse evaluation.

International judge Claudia Darius highlighted the importance of local championships in monitoring improvements in Arabian horse quality and breeding programmes. She praised the UAE for its significant support for Arabian horse owners and breeders and expressed appreciation for the Society's efforts in organizing such events.

Judge Yousef Al Kuwari described the National Championship as a premier event that draws significant interest from horse owners and breeders. He emphasized the consistency of judging criteria and praised the Rabdan system for its role in ensuring transparency and efficiency. Al Kuwari noted the event's importance in assessing new breeding stock and the UAE's prominent position in the international Arabian horse breeding sector.

Mohammed Al Ali, an owner of Banat Al Reeh Arabian Horse Stud, expressed optimism about the new season, citing the championship's closely matched competition as indicative of the sector's ongoing development. He commended the Rabdan system's comprehensive database and the Society's commitment to enhancing championship organization through regular communication with owners and breeders.