The fourth leg of the Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup is scheduled to begin on September 16 in Scottsdale, Arizona, according to the Emirates News Agency. The event will feature qualifying and championship rounds across categories for yearling fillies and colts as well as junior and senior mares and stallions. Participation is expected from leading international owners and breeders seeking to compete at the high-profile show.
The series takes place under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who serves as Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court and Chairman of the Emirates Arabian Horse Society. Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad Al Nahyan follows up on preparations in his capacity as Vice Chairman of the Society and Chairman of the Higher Organising Committee. This oversight has contributed to the championship’s rising profile within the international Arabian horse circuit.
Earlier stages of the third edition were held in Australia in January, Bahrain in April and Morocco in May, the Emirates News Agency schedule shows. The Scottsdale gathering represents the fourth stop before the tour proceeds to China in October, Italy in November and Brazil to close the season on November 14. Each leg builds on the previous edition’s momentum across multiple continents.
The second edition of the Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup, which wrapped up in Kuwait in December 2025, attracted 791 horses owned by approximately 460 participants with total prize money of AED 3.986 million, according to data cited in OneArabia coverage. That edition produced podium finishes for 488 horses and 342 owners. Such numbers reflect sustained worldwide interest in the competition format.
Organisers have described the Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup as a platform to encourage owners and breeders globally while spotlighting the UAE’s contributions to preserving and promoting the Arabian breed, the Emirates Arabian Horse Society has noted in series descriptions. The initiative aligns with broader efforts to expand the sport’s international footprint through structured events and prize incentives. Qualifying classes at each stop award consistent payouts to top finishers.
North American editions have previously distributed significant prize funds, including nearly $70,000 at one Scottsdale-linked event, according to information from the Arabian Breeders World Cup organisation. The upcoming leg will integrate with local facilities at WestWorld to maintain judging standards and participant services. Results from Scottsdale will feed into the overall standings ahead of the final rounds later in 2026.
