Strong finish

NATIONAL Day was celebrated by the Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF) at the BDF Equestrian Arena. This event was sponsored by Horse Pride and Titolo with the former presenting a fashion show during the event, including prizes for spectators! 
There was also a big area for the younger members to enjoy various rides along with games, family activities, henna and face painting.
The first Junior One class, sponsored by Horse Pride, was one round with jump-off with fences between 85-95cm. With 25 riders in the fray, it was the talented Hussain Mohammed Dadulla astride My Baby that fended off stiff competition to take the first prize. Hot on his hooves was Ahmed Isa who, with Lucy, gave an impressive performance to clinch the runner-up prize and Mariella Forward took No Trix into third position.
This was followed by the second of the junior classes, sponsored by Titolo, a special two-phase class, with fences 95-105cm. With 20 competitors starting out, it was the talents of Ahmed Isa and Lucy who once again took a podium place. The pair were the only ones to complete the two-phase course with no penalties which, even though he had a slower time than Mayoof Al Rumaihi riding Granus, put Ahmed in first place. Mayoof claimed the runner-up spot, with Fahad Hilal Al Khateri riding Venous into third place.
The first of the adult classes followed, sponsored by Horse Pride. Another special two-phase class, this had a start-up of 50 competitors.
Fifteen pairs completed both the phases, with eight clear in both rounds. It was down to speed, and in a spectacular time of  27.13sec Ali Essa and Colin won the class, followed closely by Mohamed Jassim riding Al Yabes in 28.35sec, while Muslim Ali rode Bart into third place in 33.47sec.
In the second adult class, sponsored by Titolo, fences were raised to 110-115cm. Again there was a good turnout with 40 riders in the fray. This was right up Fairooz’s street for Sami Ghazwan as the pair flew home to victory, in a magnificent time of 51.34sec. Abbas Al Ghuraifi skilfully steered Champagne into runner-up position, while Ahmed Mansoor rode Edward Du Sud into third place — the only three riders to complete the technical course with no jumping penalties.
The final class — Grand Prix, sponsored by HorsePride, saw some spectacular riding to conclude the skilful performances of the day.  Ali Essa pulled out all the stops clinching not just first place with the talented Barelo, but also third place with F16, making it a double, a first for this show jumping event. Ghazwan and the lovely Fairooz, were again on the podium in runne-up position. All riders executed the course with immense skill, dexterity and determination.
A brilliant way to close off 2014, leaving everyone eager to see what the year 2015 will hold.
Meanwhile, the BREEF has informed all riders that discussions have been taking place with the BDF Equestrian Centre management to allow the stakeholders of the Bahrain show jumping community to train and use the show ground facility two days a week (to be chosen by the centre).
Interested riders should email breefshowjumping@gmail.com with their CPR numbers immediately, following the receipt of which the riders will be informed accordingly.
Results
BREEF National Day Show Jumping Championships

Class 1: Junior One
1st  Hussain Mohammed Dadulla My Baby
2nd Ahmed Isa Lucy
3rd Mariella Forward No Trix
4th Bella Rushton Calypso
5th Aimee Keen DJ Fleur
6th Mayoof Al Rumaihi Granus

Class 2: Junior Two
1st Ahmed Isa Lucy
2nd Mayoof Al Rumaihi Granus
3rd Fahad Hilal Al Khateri Venous
4th Nedhal A Nabi Lucito Fool
5th Ahmed Isa Osina
6th Mariella Forward No Trix

Class 3: Adult One
1st Ali Essa Colin
2nd Mohamed Jassim Al Yabes
3rd Muslim Ali Bart
4th Jousif Janahi BDF Noor
5th Basel Al Dossari Dory
6th Mohammed Al Abdul Karim Indorado

Class 4: Adult Two
1st Sami Ghazwan Fairooz
2nd Abbas Al Ghuraifi Champagne
3rd Ahmed Mansoor Edward Du Sud
4th Jassim Essa UUP
5th Yousif Janahi BDF Noor
6th Ahmed Akbar F16

Class 5: Adult Three – Grand Prix
1st Ali Essa Barelo
2nd Sami Ghazwan Fairooz
3rd Ali Essa F16
4th Abbas Al Ghuraifi Champagne
5th Basel Al Dossari Airforce One
6th Ahmed Mansoor Edward Du Sud