HAIL, Saudi Arabia: The third day of the Hail International Arabian Horse Show attracted more than 18,000 spectators, who followed competitive rounds featuring owners and breeders from Saudi Arabia and abroad.
The day featured five judging rounds spanning categories for two- and three-year-old colts, as well as stallions aged four years and older, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
An accompanying exhibition also witnessed heavy attendance, with visitors exploring pavilions displaying local handicrafts, regional products, and equestrian equipment, highlighting Hail’s cultural heritage, artisanal traditions, and economic assets.
The championship is part of expanding efforts across Hail to host major sporting, heritage, and tourism events that drive visitor traffic, stimulate local commerce, and uphold the Kingdom’s commitment to purebred Arabian horse preservation.
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The second day of the horse show attracted a remarkable turnout of 14,373 spectators from various Arab and European countries, SPA reported.
Audiences actively followed the competitive rounds, reflecting the enduring cultural stature of purebred Arabian horses and their deep ties to regional heritage.
The high attendance underscores the championship’s role in engaging equestrian enthusiasts and further establishes Hail Region as a prominent hub for cultural and sporting events.
The Hail International Arabian Horse Beauty Championship opened on Wednesday under the patronage of Governor of Hail Region Prince Abdulaziz bin Saad bin Abdulaziz, with more than 280 horses competing through October 31.
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Large crowds of Arabian horse fans followed the opening day’s competition rounds.
The championship also featured more than 35 pavilions displaying agricultural and industrial products from local producers, along with equestrian supplies, horse accessories, antiques, and collectables.
