Too Hot To Trot

Dilmun Stables hosted its first event at the weekend, the first since its paddocks received a makeover, writes Helen Blake.
 
The surfaces have been treated to tonnes of sand, the main contributor and organiser was Jerri Taylor, although several of the other riders and livery owners made contributions.

Friday’s show was sponsored by Taylor with fantastic prizes, trophies and rosettes. The event was assisted by international trainer Ben Murphy, here until Sunday, who was on hand to offer advice.

Also held over the weekend was the Second Bahrain Local Arabian Show, organised by the Bahrain Horse Society at A’ali Arabian Stud in A’ali.

The competition was only for local studs, which had been trained by professionals from all over the world. Organiser Hesham Al Haddad said the aim was to gain European Conference of Arab Horse Organisations (ECAHO) recognition with the winners qualifying for international events.
 
An ECAHO representative was present at the event, with judges accredited to the body. There were 14 categories split into age groups and BBK was the main sponsor of the event.

The senior stallion champions were:
Gold Champion - Premium owned by Al Riyahi Stud
Silver Champions - AJA Alexander owned by Al Nibras Stud and AJ Bahee owned by A’Ali Stud.

As well as Murphy, Genevive Amy Joyce, a licensed osteopath, and saddle fitter Martina Boor are also here until Sunday.

For appointments call Jerri Taylor on 33309972 or email:  jerritaylor72@yahoo.com

Dilmun Stables Show Jumping results
Class 1 - 50cm Clear Round: Mohamed & Cinzano, Coco D’Souza & Bambam, Sasha D’Souza & Duke, Myrtle & Tess, Anne Dunlop & Karius, Keshia Smith & Tornado, Anne Kohiji & Hunter.

Class 2 - 60cm One round with Jump Off: 1 Ulrike Niedermeier & Skinny, 2 Keshia Smith & Tornado, 3 Mohamed & Cinzano, 4 Coco D’Souza & Bambam, 5 Keshia Smith & Breeze, 6 Natalie Gunby & Magnum.

Class 3 - 70/80cm Treasure Hunt (80 seconds to jump any fence in either direction): 1 Hassan & Zain, 2 Anne Dunlop & Darius, 3 Natalie Gunby & Magnum, 4 Keshia Smith & Tornado, 5 Anne Kohiji  & Hunter, 6 Cara Matthias & Boeing.

Class 4 - 80/90cm Speed Class: 1 Charlotte Gunby & Dory, 2 Ulrike Neidermeier & Skinny, 3 Andrea Pucciarelli & Piso, 4 Hassan & Zain, 5 Jane Bowden-Clarke & Cadmus, 6 Kerry Ataba & Cinzano.

Class 5 - 90/100cm Accumulator 120cm Joker: 1 Jane Bowden-Clarke & Cadmus, 2 Kerry Ataba & Cinzano, 3 Charlotte Gunby & Boeing, 4 Andrea Pucciarelli & Piso, 5 Hassan & Zain, 6 Ulrike Neidermeier & Skinny.

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* The Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation will be hosting the Shaikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Show Jumping Championship on Saturday. Instead of the usual three adult classes there will be four. The new Adult 2 class will be a Hit and Hurry Competition.

* Twin Palms Riding Centre, in association with The Arabian Horse, will be hosting a Show Jumping and Cowboy Show on Friday. Show Jumping will start at 8.30am and the cowboy show at 11am.