The 80km qualifier will be run in three stages of 30km, 30km and 20km respectively while the 41km second qualifier will be run in two stages of 30km and 11km respectively. Both the rides are scheduled to have a mass start at 6.30am. Over 80 riders/horses have confirmed their participation for the 41km ride and over 30 entries have been accepted by the Federation for the 80km ride.

The qualifier rides are organised at regular intervals by the UAE Federation to help riders and horses to qualify themselves to ride in higher category rides.