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The graceful fibreglass steeds can be seen at roundabouts, along highways, outside malls and hotels and at the Nad Al Sheba Club, ready to welcome the thoroughbreds from around the globe due to arrive for the Dubai World Cup.
The equestrian artworks will later be auctioned to raise funds for various Dubai-based children's charities and art-related initiatives. Celebration of the Arabian Horse is being held under the patronage of General Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and UAE Defence Minister and founder of Godolphin, the world's most prestigious thoroughbred stable.
Godolphin has sponsored 50 of the 100 horses, enabling several academic institutions and charitable organisations to be a part of this creative project. Each horse is distinct and we all have our favourites, which keep changing as new horses trot into our neighbourhood. One of my favourites is Monarch with the wings of a Monarch butterfly.
Several art galleries are also participating this year. Bougainvillaea, Dubai International Art Centre's golden horse with a delicate floral pattern is striking. A horse covered with currencies of the world is appropriately stationed next to Emirates Bank. Many of the painted beauties depict the culture of the various countries that the artists come from. To learn more about the artists, their inspiration, the sponsors and current location of every horse log onto http://www.arabianhorses.ae. (The Gulf News)
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