DIRIYAH EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL 2019
Event Programme
In what will be a history-making moment of this FEI sanctioned event and in Saudi Arabian history, women will compete alongside their male counterparts as a part of the official team both inside and outside of the ring. To add to this exceptional opportunity for world-class riders, points scores during the festival will account towards qualification as individual riders to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Distinct, sophisticated and world class, DEF 2019 will propel Saudi Arabia’s riders to the Olympics, propel the youth the elite sportsmanship and make history with Saudi Arabia’s first official mixed-gender equestrian team.
Over the course of the four-day event, the Diriyah Equestrian Festival will welcome 150 riders, 150 grooms, 50 officials, 300 companions and trainers, 250 members of the club and 150 crew members. 1500 visitors are expected to attend and will witness Saudi Arabia’s hospitality with the offering of 15 food trucks catering to international cuisines, 10 shops and game and federation exhibitors.
In what will be a history-making moment of this FEI sanctioned event and in Saudi Arabian history, women will compete alongside their male counterparts as a part of the official team both inside and outside of the ring. To add to this exceptional opportunity for world-class riders, points scores during the festival will account towards qualification as individual riders to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Distinct, sophisticated and world class, DEF 2019 will propel Saudi Arabia’s riders to the Olympics, propel the youth the elite sportsmanship and make history with Saudi Arabia’s first official mixed-gender equestrian team.
Over the course of the four-day event, the Diriyah Equestrian Festival will welcome 150 riders, 150 grooms, 50 officials, 300 companions and trainers, 250 members of the club and 150 crew members. 1500 visitors are expected to attend and will witness Saudi Arabia’s hospitality with the offering of 15 food trucks catering to international cuisines, 10 shops and game and federation exhibitors.
