Siblings steal the show

The Bahrain Royal Equestrian & Endurance Federation (BREEF) held its fourth Show Jumping Championship on Saturday sponsored by Platinum Show Jumping Stable of Antwerp in Belgium through its stable manager Adnan A Alawi.

The sponsors provided great gifts for the winners of the five classes, including a week’s show jumping training at the prestigious establishment, 1000 euros, and the top prize of a show jumping horse.

Clinching the first of the prizes was young Ahmed Essa astride the lovely Osina. He won Junior Two and, later this year, he will be off to Belgium for a week of top class training at Platinum Stables, which will undoubtedly be an amazing experience, made even better as he will be accompanied by his brother, Ali.
 
Ali Essa, riding Collin, clinched top prize in the first of the adult events, a two-phase class, which also offered a week of training as first prize.

Sami Ghazwan took the trophy in the second of the adult classes and pocketed the big cash prize and Ali Essa, riding Pascal, owned by Muslim Ali, was once again triumphant after leaping to victory in the final Grand Prix adult class as the only pair clear in the first round.

As a result, a beaming Ali took the top prize of a young show jumping horse.
 
Also making the podium on Saturday in Junior One was Mayoof Al Rumaihi in first place riding Granus, followed by Hussain Mohammed Dadulla with My Baby. In third place was Nedhal A Nabi and Lucito Fool.

Following Ahmed Essa in Junior Two, was Kate Addison with West Wind, while Al Rumaihi took third place on Granus.

Mohammed Jassim with Al Yabes was runner-up in Adult One, and Basel Al Dossari took third on Dory. Basel featured again in Adult Two as runner-up with Dory. Runner-up in the Grand Prix was Sami Ghazwan astride Fairooz and third place went to Eyad Ahmed with Barelo.

The next BREEF show jumping event will take place on January 31. To know more about Platinum Show Jumping Stables check out their Facebook page or website www.platinumstable.com

BREEF Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa Show Jumping Championship results
Class 1 Junior One – One round with jump-off (fences 85/95cm)
1st Mayoof Al Rumaihi Granus
2nd Hussain Mohammed Dadulla My Baby
3rd Nedhal A Nabi Lucito Fool
4th Aimee Keen DJ Fleur
5th Mariella Forward No Trix
6th Hussain Mohammed Dadulla Murheeb

Class 2 Junior Two – Two-phase (all go to second phase, fences 95/105cm)
1st Ahmed Essa Osina
2nd Kate Addison West Wind
3rd Mayoof Al Rumaihi Granus
4th Mayoof Al Rumaihi Mashallah
5th Aimee Keen DJ Fleur
6th Nedhal A Nabi Lucito Fool

Class 3 Adult One – Two-phase (only continue if clear after 1st phase, fences 85/95cm)
1st Ali Essa Collin
2nd Mohamed Jassim Al Yabes
3rd Basel Al Dossari Dory
4th Abbas Yousif Argentini
5th Basel Al Dossari Muniki
6th Ahmed Al Alawi Tayson Two

Class 4 Adult Two – Accumulator with Joker (fences 110/120cm)
1st Sami Ghazwan Fairooz
2nd Basel Al Dossari Dory
3rd Mohammed Jassim Al Yabes
4th Abbas Al Ghuraifi Champagne
5th Ali A Rasool Ashoor Horse Pride Chilli
6th Basel Al Dossari Airforce One

Class 5 Adult Three – Grand Prix – One round with jump-off (fences 120/130cm)
1st Ali Essa Pascal
2nd Sami Ghazwan Fairooz
3rd Eyad Ahmed Barelo
4th Tawfiq Al Qattan Ted
5th Basel Al dossari Airforce One
6th Yousif Janahi BDF Noor

There will be acclaimed riding trainers, a licensed osteopath and experienced saddle-fitters all in Bahrain at the same time, offering a unique opportunity not to be missed.

Ben Murphy, the International show jumping and dressage trainer, continues to offer tuition until February 1 and owners can get their horses and ponies in tip-top condition with Genevieve Amy Joyce, a fully qualified and licensed osteopath, who will be back in Bahrain for a week from Saturday offering a real equine treat for animals suffering from any back pain or soreness.
 
Martina Boor, an experienced saddle fitter from Horseworld of Dubai, will also be in the kingdom over the weekend of the next BREEF show jumping event. If you are serious about your riding you need to ensure an absolute correct fit of saddle, so your horse can perform to his optimum capabilities.

To book appointments with Ben, Gen or Martine, give Jerri Taylor a call on 33309972 or email jerritaylor72@yahoo.com

FORTHCOMING EVENTS
* The Dilmun Riding Stables Show Jumping Event this Friday starts at 9am and entries must be submitted by today.
There will be 5 classes all mixed junior/ adult
Class 1 Clear Round
Class 2 60cm with jump off
Class 3 70/80cm Treasure Hunt
Class 4 80/90cm Speed Class
Class 5 90/100cm Accumulator with 120cm Joker.
Trophies, rosettes and prizes will be awarded to winners. To enter contact 17693766 or email dilmunstables@gmail.com 

* Sheikh Rashid Equestrian Centre at Al Rafah Sakir on Friday starting at 2pm.
Don’t forget to get your glad rags on and go to the races on Friday afternoon, with entertainment and attractions for everyone.
Entrance is free and races start at 2pm.