Desert Centaurs, the Dressage Boom in the Middle East

— Text by Ana Escauriaza, edited by Eurodressage – Photos © Astrid Appels

Despite the boom and popularity of disciplines such as show jumping and endurance, the Middle East seemed to be a wasteland for dressage. However, for the past couple of seasons, something has been moving in the countries of the Arabian Peninsula and surrounding areas. Let’s meet those who are making this change possible. Let’s meet the centaurs of the desert.

Although Europe remains to be the source continent for dressage, little by little, international competition has been spreading around the globe….