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.
“I am super proud and I am really happy how my horse performed. It was a really important for me and I took my best horse and I am super proud how he jumped,” Meyer-Zimmermann said after her win. “It’s my first five-star win of the year and there are lots of events coming up, so it’s very good for us to show that we are in good shape,” she added.
In the final CSI3*W Grand Prix 1.50m event under lights, Italian Emanuele Gaudiano beat a stellar field with his mount Nikolaj de Music, a bay stallion, to claim the top honours and a top prize of €14,200, clocking the best 42.25 seconds in a 12-rider jump off field. South African Oliver Lazrus took the runners-up place astride bay mare Butterfly Ennemmel, while Jennifer Hochstaedter of Liechtenstein was third riding the bay gelding Winnetou de La Hamente Z.
Future Riders’ National Competition
Young riding talents showcased impressive skills, precision, and confidence in the exciting challenge of the Future Riders’ National Competition 100cm class with Naylah bint Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani taking the top honours with Bon Suela. Qatar’s Layan Sultan J Al Thani, astride Cascade Sammy, was second and Canada’s Ahmed Mahmoud Al Arrouqi was third riding Mackney Buster.
Results here.
~ with files from Al Shaqab Marketing
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