Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 09, 2025 – Thursday marked the start of the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show, which will span the next two weekends at the recently renovated Abu Dhabi Equestrian Centre. The event, which is now in its 8 th season, remains afirm favourite of the Middle Eastern season, attracting top international riders and emerging local talent.
The Arena One’s final class of the day saw the top two spots go to Belgian riders in the €29,550 FMBA Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* – 1.45m. Constant van Paesschen, 97 th in the FEI World Ranking, went clear in 28.32s, riding Diaz du Thot to secure first place and a €7,050 prize.
Talented Celine Schoonbroodt de Azevedo (BEL) finished just behind in 28.57s on Deesse des Embruns, a 12-year-old mare that she rode to victory in the Grand Prix CSI 4* last December in Abu Dhabi.
Third place went to seasoned Saudi rider Ramzy Al Duhami (KSA), who finished milliseconds behind in 29.00s on the talented H-Secret by Boris.
The 3* competition continues until the 12 th of January and culminates with the Al Shira’aa Grand Prix on Sunday evening, seeing the top riders battle for a place on the podium and a share of the €105,500 prize purse. The show then resumes on the 16th for another four days of thrilling sport, including the fun Mother of Nation Costume Class CSI 4*-W and the €164,699 Longines World Cup Grand Prix CSI4*-W.
Final Results – €29,550 FMBA Two-Phase Challenge – CSI3* 1.45m
1) Constant van Paesschen (BEL) & Diaz du Thot – 0 / 0 – 28.32
2) Celine Schoonbroodt de Azevedo (BEL) & Deesse des Embruns – 0 / 0 – 28.57
3) Ramzy Al Duhami (KSA) & H-Secret – 0 / 0 – 29.00
Source: Press Release by Hannah McCabe / Dark Horse Communications for the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show
Photo: © Al Shira’aa International Horse Show / Helen Cruden
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