DUBAI: Inside Abu Dhabi Royal Equestrian Arts, a new institution brings together centuries of horsemanship and the written word. The ADREA Library, the Middle East and North Africa region’s first all-equestrian library, has been carefully curated by Isobel Abulhoul, whose influence on the UAE’s literary landscape spans more than five decades.
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“The ADREA Library is infused with the spirit of horses,” said Abulhoul in an interview with Arab News. Its shelves hold more than 14,000 titles dedicated entirely to equestrianism, encompassing “every aspect” of the field — from equine history and breeding to veterinary health, polo, racing, dressage, show jumping, training and saddlery. The result is a collection as comprehensive as it is specialized, designed to serve scholars, riders and enthusiasts alike.
Its shelves hold more than 14,000 titles dedicated entirely to equestrianism, encompassing “every aspect” of the field. (Supplied)
Beyond its scope, Abulhoul believes the library’s emotional resonance sets it apart. “It is a space that speaks across centuries, with a sense of legacy,” she said, pointing to stories of famous horses through history.
