Horse Extravaganza set to thrill UAE audiences

Featuring specially-trained performing horses, riders, and entertainment acts, Al Saheel will trace the history and influence of the Arabian horse around the world.

Acts will include traditional Spanish dressage, stunt riding, humorous tricks, and liberty acts that showcase the traditional Arab Bedouin skills of equine communication, to name but a few. Designed to attract those with no prior knowledge of horses as well as equine enthusiasts, Al Saheel will combine sound, lighting, music, costumes, dancers, and horses to create a magical evening sure to hold wide appeal.

"We wanted to produce a show that would be enjoyed by families and furthermore offer an affordable and alternative form of entertainment to all. Our stables house the widest variety of horse breeds in the country, and Al Saheel will allow everyone to see and appreciate the beauty, intelligence, and grace of the horse."

said Eileen Verdieck, the Co-Founder of HoofbeatZ Entertainment and concept creator for Al Saheel.

The HoofbeatZ horses include stunning Spanish Andalusian dressage horses, mighty black Fresians from Europe, American Morgan's and Quarter horses, Pintos, miniature horses, and a whole herd of beautiful Arabians, some of whom were rescue horses that have been completely re-trained and rehabilitated by the HoofbeatZ training team.

"The utmost care goes into our horses as they are our stars. We keep a full time staff of equine care specialists including physio- therapists and equine behavioral experts and we only use low stress forms of training where the horse is asked, encouraged, and rewarded to perform an activity, as opposed to using force or anything stressful to the animal," said Verdieck.
"We hope to encourage a further interest in our horses, and we will also offer a "Behind the Scenes" tour of the HoofbeatZ Stables for those who are interested in addition to special programmes and equine educational workshops aimed at schools and youth groups," she added.
The 90-minute show will take place in the specially built big-top tented HoofbeatZ Pavilion located at the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club at Arabian Ranches in Dubai. Immediately following the show, guests can choose from a selection of dining and refreshment options including live cooking stations featuring Arabic snacks and delicacies.

Al Saheel will be staged throughout the year on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights at 7:30pm. Opening night is scheduled for Thursday, April 9th. Limited HoofbeatZ Hospitality tickets include a "Behind the Scenes" stable tour prior to show time, priority seating, a welcome drink, and Arabic mezze served during the show.