Abu Dhabi International AHC 2024

Abu Dhabi

International Arabian Horse Championship 2024

by Fabio Brianzoni

photos by Sunny Sassudelli, Simone Bergamaschi & Emirates Arabian Horse Society

Firstly, I would like to thank His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Emirates Arabian Horse Society for his generous patronage and increasing the total prize money to 4000000 Euro. Also to thank Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Arabian Horse Society for his continuous supervision, along with HE Mohammad Alharbi and his fantastic organizing team which he has been managing for some years with great professionalism and competence, developing this event to be one of the most interesting and famous in the Arabian show world.

It was an honour and a privilege to attend the Abu Dhabi International Arabian Horse Championship first title show 2024 which was also chosen as the second stage of the Global Champions Arabians Tour.

The event was held in Abu Dhabi, specifically in the new location, the imposing Etihad Arena on Yas Island. This part of the UAE capital is famous for its great attractions and installations. The best known is certainly the F1 circuit where numerous races take place, Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld and many tourist attractions. The arena does not need comment, it is one of the most beautiful in the region and with the addition of a VIP area set up on the three sides facing the ring first class facilities were provided. It took four days of show to allow the 19 invited judges to judge the 319 horses entered. As usual, the categories were divided so as not to exceed 20 contenders per class. For the championship judging the judges were drawn by lot. The draw itself was made by EAHS team who put on a show involving people from the audience. We must thank the many judges for their hard work, also the well assorted DC team: Mrs. Jackie Vandyke, Vet. Laura Mascagna, Vet. Mohammed Hammad, Mr. Salem Alkatheeri, Mr. Hamed Alharthi.

Two Ring Masters alternated in the Ring: Mrs. Lizette Svensson and Mr. Peter Hegemann.

I recommend you follow our Instagram channels for a broader view of the events: tuttoarabi_magazine and tuttoarabi_showsandevents.

I leave you with the unedited photos of the show taken by our photographers Sunnita Sassudelli and Simone Bergamaschi. q

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POLIDORO FC X RD QUIANNA

B: MURRAY OR SHIRLEY POPPLEWELL

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S.M.A.MAGIC ONE X AL ARYAM HAMRA B/O: SHEIKH KHALIFA BIN TAHNOON BIN MOHAMMED AL NAHAYYAN

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AJ NAWASH X AJ AMANDARI

B/O: AJMAN STUD

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D SHAKHAT X D SHAMKHAH

B/O: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD

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FADI AL SHAQAB X BIDAYER

B/O:

SHEIKH MOHAMMED SAOUD SULTAN S ALQASSIMI

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DOMINIC M X WEAAM AL JASSIM - B/O: AL THAMER STUD

BRONZE MEDAL YEARLING COLTS MUSHWASH AL SHAQAB

HAASH OSB X SHAIKHA AL SHAQAB - B/O: AL SHAQAB STUD

BRONZE MEDAL JUNIOR FILLIES SHAHBRYS HVP

ROYAL ASAD X REBECCA HVP - B: AGROPECUARIA VILA DOS PINHEIROS LTDA - O: AJMAL STUD

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D SHAKHAT X D JAWAHER - B: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD - O: ABDULLA THAMER N A AL HEMAIDI

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AJMAN MONISCIONE X MA SCARLET - B: ALLEV. SETTIMOCIELO - O: AJMAN STUD

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J X NASTYA OS - B: AJMAN STUD - O: ABDULLATEEF BASHEER REJA ALRASHEEDI