Prior to heading to Hickstead, the riders will test their mettle at an international championship in France from July 9 to 12. This extensive European competition circuit is strategically designed to sharpen the team's readiness and performance ahead of major global tournaments.

UAE rider Abdullah Mohammed Al Marri emphasized that competing in top-tier European championships provides invaluable experience and plays a critical role in priming the horses for elite world-level competition. He noted that UAE riders have already delivered strong performances against the world's best, highlighting the exceptional form of several key horses, including “BBS Gregor,” “Shakobay,” “Funchistie V de Heffink,” “Casal Sheena,” and “Flon Flon” across recent events.