The grand finale of the prestigious HH The Amir Sword Festival 2025 at Al Shaqab saw thrilling action on Saturday, Feb 15. After the first two days of unforgettable top-level competition, riders continued to showcase remarkable skill, speed, and precision in every round. And it was Germany’s Janne Meyer-Zimmermann who etched her name in history, claiming the most prestigious title in the CSI5* 1.60m €325,000 Grand Prix event for HH The Amir’s Sword.

A determined Meyer-Zimmermann showed superb composure astride bay gelding Messi Van ‘T Ruytershof and finished a flawless and fastest jump-off in 42.45 seconds. The grand prix victory fetched her a prize of €81,250.

Khaled Almobty of Saudi Arabia had to settle for second place, finishing behind close in 42.91 seconds riding the mare Diana du Plevau Z, while France’s Antoine Ermann was third in 45.50 seconds aboard Floyd des Pres.

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