Dorset vet Catriona Moon will be the only British rider at the 160km President’s Cup three-star endurance ride in Abu Dhabi on Saturday (11 February).
Catriona, who has twice before represented Britain, expects conditions to be harsh as she and the 13-year-old Leila cross steep desert sand dunes in temperatures in the high 20s.
The duo fly to Abu Dhabi today (Tuesday 7 February).
Follow Catriona’s progress with updates on Twitter via: @EnduranceGB