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12 Vets to treat horses.
20 for the Vet Commission
Stables and Quarantine of highest
international standards
The International Equestrian Federation approved the veterinary panel for the
World Endurance Championship consisting of 12 Vet. doctors to treat horses, in
addition to 20 veterinarians for the Veterinary commission for vet gate inspection
and (8) ambulances for the treatment of horses in the veterinary clinic.
Stables have been established for horses arriving from Europe, Latin America and
the Gulf countries, in addition to the Emirates. Veterinary Committees have been
formed that which will be present at the event site from the moment the horses
arrive at the airports, until they leave the country after the end of the champion-
ship, to provide the required veterinary care, to ensure the safety of the horses
and provide the necessary care for them, especially as this championship will wit-
ness the participation of the best horses in the world.
The stables and quarantine stables are prepared according to the best and finest
international practices, and horses that come from different countries in as Latin
America, America, Canada, Europe and the Gulf countries will be dealt with, as per
the procedure involved.
Dubai and Sharjah equine hospitals, globally acclaimed for their high standards in
the field of medical care, are appointed as the referral hospitals for treating
horses, if necessary, in case any casualty occur before or during the event