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from Arabian Horse Magazine | Spring Edition | N1_2023

by Arabian Horse Magazine

Le Soleil Arabians

Ever since H.H. Sheikha Fatima Bint Hazza

Bin Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan opened her eyes to the world, the Arabian horse has played a vital role in her life, and her very rst horse was an Arabian. In her vision, the pure Arabian horse will be spread and increased worldwide to carry on the legacy of her grandfathers. H.H.

Sheikha Fatima Bin Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan does everything in her power to promote the im- portance of this noble animal, which re ects the UAE’s long history of equestrianism and horsemanship. is year, she launched and graciously patronized the 2023 Al Shiraa International Arabian Horse Show, which was held at the well-known Al Forsan International Sports Resort, Abu Dhabi, from 23-26 February. e eclectic Al Shiraa Team organized the Championships that showcased the very best purebred Arabians from around the world competing for a massive AED 6,000,000 prize money. e Higher Organizing Committee was composed of: H.H. Sheikha Fatima Bint Hazza Bin Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, President; Mr Mohamed Al Owais; Mr Sultan Al Yahyaie; Mr Omran Ahmad Al Owais; Mr Mohammed Ahmad Al Harbi, Ms Antonia Bautista; Mr Khalifa Al Muhairi and Mr Yabr Al Suwaidi. e Technical Committee could count on the expertise of Mr Sultan Al Yahyaie (Show Director); Mr Biju Peter (Show Assistant); Ms Martina Boor; Ms Samantha Kettle; Mr Karim Hussien; Mr Luqman Hassan; Mr Hany Fahmy and Mr. Tareq Ayoub. e 2023 international panel of judges featured Mr Sharaawi Ali (Egypt), Mrs Stojanowska Anna (Poland), Mr Faraj Elyas Ebrahim (Bahrain), Dr Aragno Gianmarco (Italy), Mr Bialobok Jerzy (Poland), Mr Beste Klaus G. (Germany), Mr Gozdzialski Lucas (Poland), Mr Machmoum Mohamed (Morocco), and Mr Al Husseini Su an Taha (Palestine). With the grade of Disciplinary Commissioners: Mr Mohammed Ahmad Al Harbi (Head of DC), Dr Hammad Mohammed (Egypt), Dr Mohsen Mohamed (Egypt), Mr Amira Abdel Wahab Ben Ali, Mr Ouelhazi Kaies Bin Hadi (United Arab Emirates), Mrs Zouaghi Farah, Mr Alkatheeri Salem, and Mr Rajamani Pradeep. In their role of Ringmasters, Mr. Almenhali Eidha e four-day Championships started on February 23, 2023, at noon Europe/Rome (12:00 Europe/ Rome) and came to an end on February 26, 2023, at 8pm Europe/Rome (20:00 Europe/Rome), with the following exceptional winners of this 2023 edition:

(United Arab Emirates) and Mrs Svensson Lizette (Sweden). O cial commentators: Mr Mohammed Musaad Taher Al Hajajhji (Arabic language) and Mr Eric Blaak (English language). Al Shiraa Concierge provided the many guests attending the show with a comprehensive itinerary for their trip in such a perfect way that they didn’t need to worry about where to stay or book accommodations.

In the Yearling Fillies Championship, Gold medal winner D Sheikhah (Aj Marzan x D Shihanah) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. Silver medal winner Aj Raseel (Alexxanderr x Aj Rajwa) bred and owned by Ajman Stud - HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi. Bronze medal winner D Ghamrah (D Shakhat x D Ghaliah) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud.

In the Junior Fillies Championship, Gold medal winner E.s. Sharjah (E.s. Sarab x E.s. Rasheeda) bred and owned by Sheikh Abdulla Bin Majid Alqassemi. Silver medal winner D Raseel (D Seraj x Elle Flamenca) bred and owned by Dubai Ara- bian Horse Stud. Bronze medal winner Aj Tejan (Aj Kafu x Aj Tarim) bred and owned by Ajman Stud - HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi.

In the Senior Mares Championship, Gold medal winner Al Aryam Khalood (Om El Bellissimo x Al Aryam Karubi) bred and owned by Al Aryam Arabians. Silver medal winner Mds Hind (Excalibur E.a. x Mds Sheikha) bred by Qusai Mohd Saeed Ali Obaidalla and owned by Amara Stables. Bronze medal winner Aj Salwanah (Aj Kafu x Aj Saray) bred by Ajman Stud - HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi and owned by Amara Stables.

In the Yearling Colts Championship, Gold medal winner D Faher (D Shakhat x D Fannanah) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. D Faher also won by higher score in his class. Silver medal winner Sharar Alyah (Aj Marzan x Maria Alyah) bred and owned by Alyah Arabian Horse Stud. Bronze medal winner Al Aryam Bourkan (Dominic M x Al Aryam Basma) bred and owned by Al Aryam Arabians.

In the Junior Colts Championship, Gold medal winner D Rasel (Fa El Rasheem x Ladi Veronika) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. Silver medal winner Al Aryam Ashaq (D Seraj x Al Aryam Abla) bred by Al Aryam Arabians and owned by H.H. Sheikh Sultan Bin Hamdan Bin Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahyan. Bronze medal winner Falah Al Hawajer (Aned Al Hawajer x Marami Al Hawajer) bred and owned by Dr. Ghanem Mohamed Obaid Alhajri.

In the Senior Stallions Championship, Gold medal winner Aj Ajban (Aj Kafu x Aj Saphira) bred by Ajman Stud - HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi and owned by Sheikh Abdulla Bin Majid Alqassemi. Silver medal winner Jayan De Nautiac (Shael Dream Desert x Joumalia Nautiac) bred by Rachel Bourrasse, and owned by Badr Adnan Ahmed Mohamed Al-Ali. Bronze medal winner D Sheimaz (Fa El Rasheem x Ladi Veronika) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud.

Special Awards

•Best Head E.S. Sharjah (E.S. Sarab x E.S. Rasheeda) bred and owned by Sheikh Abdulla Bin Majid Alqassemi

•Best Handler Giuseppe Vetro’ (Italy)

•Best Head, Body & Movement Aj Ghazalah (Shanghai Ea x Ghadeer Am) bred and owned by Ajman Stud - HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi

•Best in Show Al Aryam Khalood (Om El Bellissimo x Al Aryam Karubi) bred and owned by Al Aryam Arabians

Conclusion

e 2023 Al Shiraa International Arabian Horse Show was an ecstatic competition and successful celebration of the beauty and heritage of superb Arabian horses in Abu Dhabi. e preservation and promotion of these ancient bloodlines are something that the Royal Family and H.H. Sheikha Fatima Hazza Bin Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, going back many generations, are fervently committed to and passionate about. ey indefatigably continue spreading the word about these magni cent animals that have powerfully formed their heritage and growth as a Nation. From the ancient Bedouin people of the desert who lived alongside the Arabian horse to the show arenas of the fast-paced modern world, H.H. Sheikha Fatima Hazza Bin Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan with all the Royal Family members have always appre- ciated and promoted equine beauty in its natural form. So, we are highly thankful to all the Eminencies of the Organizing Committee who put this lovely and well-organised equestrian event in place. ank you to the entire Al Shiraa team for their warm welcome and sense of camaraderie, and to all those who participated in the show and contributed to its success: the sponsors, the breeders and the owners, the judges, the disciplinary commissioners, the handlers, the ring-masters, the o cial commentators, the media coordinators, and all the behind-the-scene hardworking people who are o en forgotten but deserve similar praise. We had a lot of fun and enjoyed the beautiful horses and the authentic Arabian atmosphere. Hospitality was impeccable, and all the guests enjoyed their permanence there. We wish to see more and more breeders and lovers of the Arabian horse joining the Al Shiraa International Arabian Horse Show in 2024 to experience its unique, magical thrill!