The second week of the prestigious Al Shira’aa International Horse Show commenced with a vibrant start in the main arena, showcasing exceptional talent across a variety of classes. The two-week tour, held at the state-of-the-art Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, continues to set the stage for top-level equestrian sport in the region.
The first of the show’s 4* ranking classes was the Abu Dhabi Sports Council CSI4*-W, where Abdulrahman Ikram delivered a masterclass aboard Graduate HBC, stopping the clock at an unbeatable 59.75 seconds, just 0.01s ahead of Belgian rider Constant van Paesschen and his own horse, Mixcoac LS la Silla, who finished in second place. Jordan’s Sara Hussein Saleh Al Armouti claimed third place on Gladiator-P with a time of 59.96 seconds.
The highlight of the day in the main arena was the CSI4*-W presented by Nirvana Travel & Tourism, where Germany’s Christian Ahlmann showcased brilliance aboard Otterongo Alpha Z, winning with a swift clear in 57.62 seconds around this challenging 1.50m course designed by Italy’s Elio Travagliati. This is Ahlmann’s second win of the tour, after he took the CSI3* last Friday on the same scopey horse. Irish rider Michael Pender claimed second place in 58.35 seconds riding Marion Hughes’ HHS Fortune, while Omar Abdul Aziz Al Marzooqi and Chaco Bay, owned by Al Shira’aa Stables, secured third in a time of 58.89 seconds.
The excitement continues throughout the week, culminating in the much-anticipated CSI4*-W World Cup Grand Prix presented by Longines on Sunday evening.
Results here.
~ with files from Dark Horse Communications
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