The Tbourida also called Baroud game (powder game) is a contest of speed, endurance, grace, discipline and manoeuvrability.
Tbourida is a traditional and popular equestrian art widely practiced in Morocco to celebrate national , religious and family feasts.
In each edition, the Salon du Cheval celebrates the country's intangible cultural heritage by organizing the Grand Prix of His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Tbourida.
Each region is represented by a team known as "Sorba," made up of distinguished riders and horses. They are equipped with a high quality harness reflecting the artisanal know-how of our craftsmen.
This edition coincides with the inscription of Tbourida in the representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization "UNESCO".
The Tbourida is one of the main events of the Salon du Cheval d’El Jadida and the most awaited activity by the visitors.
In order to encourage the Moroccan breeders of Arabian horses, this cup is organized by the Salon du Cheval d’El Jadida in partnership with the Arabian Horse Organization (AHO).
About sixty Arabian horses belonging to around twenty breeders will be competing in the Moroccan Arab Horse Breeders’ Cup.
The International Arabian Horse “Title Show”, a highlight of every edition of the Salon du Cheval d’El Jadida, is renowned for its prestige and excellence. It is classified as a Title Show, the highest rank awarded by the European Conference of Arab Horse Organizations (ECAHO), which surpasses the classical “A” level and confirms its place among the leading events in the discipline.
This competition regularly brings together Morocco’s champion horses along with horses from Europe and the Middle East. It is organized in partnership with SOREC and the Royal Moroccan Association of Arabian Purebred Horse Breeders, under the aegis of ECAHO.
A flagship event on Morocco’s national equestrian calendar, the Grand Prix of His Majesty the King Mohammed VI of jumping competition is one of the highlights of the Salon du Cheval d’El Jadida.
This edition marks a major milestone with the competition’s upgrade to CSI5*W, the highest level of international show jumping and a qualifier for the World Cup, while the CSI1* competition advances to CSI2* status. These developments further enhance the sporting level of the event and confirm El Jadida’s position among the leading destinations on the international equestrian circuit.
Part of the Morocco Royal Tour, of which it represents the final stage following Tetouan and Rabat, the competition brings together an elite field of riders and horses from Morocco and abroad every year. Through its sporting excellence and international reputation, it stands as a showcase for show jumping and one of the major highlights of the Salon’s programme.
This competition is organized within the framework of Moroccan of Arab-Barb horses’ breeders’ promotion. About forty winning horses in the various championships organized by the Royal Society for the Encouragement of the Horse (SOREC) and the National Association of Barb and Arab-Barb Horse Breeders, will participate.
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It is an art competition in which the best painting and drawing on the theme "The Horse" are awarded.
Secondary school students between the ages of 12 and 16, selected from a El Jadida and five other provinces of the kingdom participate in it, after successfully passing the elimination stages.
To honor and encourage the national horse, the Barb, the Salon du Cheval of El Jadida is organizing for the first time the Champions Cup for Barb Horses.
Will participate horses who have won titles in the various national championships.
This competition is open to Arab photographers, and is organized in partnership with the Arab Union of Photographers on the theme “ The Horse”. The competition consists of two categories; the first is for the Tbourida, and the second is for the authentic Arabian horse.
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The Poetry Competition dedicated to the horse is a distinguished cultural initiative that celebrates the nobility of the horse and inspires poets to express their vision of the bond between humans and horses. It provides a unique literary space where heritage, poetry, and horsemanship come together in a constantly evolving creative expression.This competition is organized in partnership with the Emirates Arabian Horse Society and in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, highlighting the deep connection between horsemanship and Arab cultural identity.
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The Horse Show in El Jadida is a prestigious event bringing together, in a small space and for a limited period of time, exhibitors and visitors, thus representing a privileged meeting place and exchange. Participating in the Show is an opportunity to prospect markets, to meet the competition, to attract new customers, to demonstrate know-how, in an atmosphere conducive to exchanges.
As the Show has an international audience, it allows small and medium-sized businesses in particular to consider international development at a reduced cost compared to other prospecting tools.
-Upgrade of the international jumping competitions from CSI4*W/1 to CSI5*W/2
-Redesigned exhibition plan
-Greater involvement of the Salon partners in the programming of activities
-Enhancement and development of B2B opportunities
-Expanded international outreach
-Study day dedicated to the theme of the edition
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