1ST IRAQ SUMER NATIONAL SHOW STRAIGHT

9-10 DECEMBER 2022 ERBIL – KURDISTAN REGION - IRAQ

WRITTEN BY: SONIA SMALDONE

An exciting equestrian experience celebrating the beauty and charisma of Arabian horses of the Kurdistan region has come into existence in the ancient land of Sumerians, the earliest known civilization in history. The show was organized by the Breeders Association in Iraq and coordinated by Mrs Nesrin Hegazy (Egypt), with the support of Ecaho, Horsmunity, and Arabian Horse Magazine. Its first edition took place from 9-10 December 2022 at the beautiful Erbil Equestrian Club and motivated a good number of local breeders and stud owners to enter their horses to compete for 750,000 USD in total prize money. There were actually two different competitions at the show, the first being the Straight Egyptian, and the second being the Purebred.

The judges officiating at both shows were Mrs Irina Stigler (Russia), Ms Noemie Zeller (Switzerland), Mr Fausto Scanzi (Italy), Mr Al Marazeeq Abdelaziz (UAE), and Mr Medhat Gaber (Egypt).

With the rank of DCs: Mr Farhang Fazeli (Iran), Mrs Christine Keyser (Norway), and Islam Mahdy (Egypt). In his qualities of Ringmaster: Mr Mateusz Jarkowski (Poland).

Official Announcers: Mr Abdallah A.A. Al Barmaki (Jordan) and Mrs Yassmin Atieh (Jordan). Those who couldn’t attend Erbil but wanted to follow the event were able to watch a live stream prepared by Arabian Essence TV.

The Straight Egyptian Championship started on December 9, 2022, at 17:00 Asia/ Baghdad (15:00 Europe/Rome) and ended up on December 10, 2022 at 01:00 Asia/Baghdad (23:00 Europe/Rome) with the following champion horses:

In the FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner Dandona Al Waab (D.F. Malik Jameel x Ajmal Sarah) bred by Al Waab Stud and owned by Zeryan Stud. Silver medal winner Haneen Al Wakeel (Shahzad Ezzaman x Bushra Al Aseel) bred by Al Wakeel Stud and owned by Ashur Stud. Bronze medal winner Mina Al Wakeel (Shahzad Ezzaman x N.T.K. Mariyah) bred by Al Wakeel Stud and owned by Al Jobouri Stud.

In the MARES CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner Barmyre Safina (Imperial Shihab x Anishta A.C.A.) bred by Barmyre Stud and owned by Ashur Stud. Silver medal winner Amourah Albadeia (Al Rayan x Qamarin Albadeia) bred by Albadeia Stud and owned by Kateen Stud. Bronze medal winner Zeina Al Hamd (Nasr Al Sharbatly x Negma El Gabry) bred by Al Hamd Stud and owned by Al Saadi Stud.

In the COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner Al Murtajas O.X. (Majd Al Qusar x K.B. Mamdooha) bred by OX and owned by Al Saadi Stud. Silver medal winner Mukhtar Al Wakeel (Moez Ezz - man x Esha Bella) bred by Al Wakeel Stud and owned by Ashur Stud. Bronze medal winner Asim Al Wakeel (Azim Al Amaar x Barmir Safina) bred by Al Wakeel Stud and owned by Al Jobouri Stud.

In the STALLIONS CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner Moez Ezzaman (Theeb Al Rayyan x Majedah Al Sharbatly) bred by Ezzaman Stud and owned by Al Wakeel Stud. Silver medal winner Sendbad Sakr (Gholam Sakr x Shahira Sakr) bred by Sakr Stud and owned by Al Wakeel Stud. Bronze medal winner Morocco R.C.A. (Bellagio R.C.A x Sirenty Bites) bred by RCA and owned by Kurdistan Arabian Stud Llc.

The Purbred Arabian Horse Championship kicked off on December 10, 2022 at 14:00 Asia/Baghdad (12:00 Europe/Rome) and turned off the spotlight on December 10, 2022 at 23:30 Asia/Baghdad (21:30 Europe/ Rome) with an exquisite band of champion horses:

In the FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner Carwana BHM (Hilal Al Sayed x Canari BHM) bred by Abdulrahman Ali Alshehri – Shaher Stud - and owned by Al Watan Stud. Silver medal winner Key Kham (S.S. Don Diego x Jara Alshaab) bred by Kurdy Stud and owned by Hawler Stud. Bronze medal winner Marmra (Marwan Jafar x Shams Al Wazzan) bred and owned by Astera Stud.

In the MARES CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner Miss Lady T.R.F (Baheer Al Marawan x Madamouy Saleem) bred by T.R.F. and owned by Kurdistan Stud. Silver medal winner Desha Bella (Al Baheer x Billa Arjena) bred and owned by Al Wakeel Stud. Bronze medal winner Netsha M. V.A (Alfaiyd A.H.R x The Desert Rose) bred by MVA Stud and owned by Al Iraqi Stud.

In the COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner Zilzal (S.S. Don Diego x Nimra Al Shaqab) bred by Al Kurdi Stud and owned by Zeryan Stud. Silver medal winner K. Kahrab (S.S. Panterry x Katy) bred and owned by Al Kurdi Stud. Bronze medal winner Karizma Erbil (S.S. Don Diego x Jarrah Al Shaqab) bred by Al Kurdi Stud and owned by Erbil Stud.

In the STALLIONS CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner Faris Al Wakeel (Wadi Al Shaqab x Nasj Al Alamona) bred by Al Wakeel Stud and owned by Al Saadi Stud. Silver medal winner Hadaw (W.H Justice x Hadiya) owned by Al Ihas. Bronze medal winner Ghazi N.K (Nawfal NK x Diclabriya NK) bred by NK Stud and owned by Al Ihsan Stud.

The 1st Sumer National Show had a great final and an exhilarating Special Awards ceremony. The Best Head Senior Stallions trophy went to M G Aaliya (AL Rasheed AL Rayyan x Tarfah Al Ain) bred by AL Slemya Stud and owned by Mohammed Ghaith Alkuwari. The Best Breeder trophy was grabbed by Al Kurdi Stud, and the Best Dam trophy got assigned to Nimra Al Shaqab.

As a final note, we thank the Breeders Or- ganization of Iraq for entrusting the AHM Team with the role of media partner alongside Horsemunity and Arabian Essence. The show was well-conceived and captivating. To demonstrate that different professional backgrounds and synergies can be at ease wherever they are when the goal is to celebrate the noble Arabian horse. It’s an awareness, in my opinion, that everyone in this industry should strive to achieve and share. There was nothing short of exceptional hospitality in Iraq! Thanks so much for everything you offered to us, it exceeded our expectations, and we cannot express our gratitude enough. The 1st Sumer National Show will remain in our memories for a long time to come, and we cannot wait to see and work with our new Iraqi friends next year as well. Stay tuned!