Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 10, 2025– German riders took the top two positions on the second day of the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show CSI 3*, with Christian Ahlmann (GER) riding Otterongo Alpha Z into an early lead on an unbeatable time of 59.81 seconds. Ahlmann’s last win on the 11-year-old stallion was at the 2024 edition of the Al Shira’aa Horse Show, where he had clinched the CSI 4* 145cm. This time the dynamic duo triumphed in the €29,250 Nirvana Travel & Tourism Speed Challenge CSI 3*.

Teammate David Will (GER) followed closely behind with Clou 39 in 60.12 seconds, while Saudi rider Ramzy Al Duhaimi (KSA) took third place on H-Secret by Boris in 60.77 seconds, making this his second placing of the show to date.

“Being part of the 8th edition of the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show is an incredible honour,” said Mr. Ahmed Shetha, Director of Sales at Nirvana Travel and Tourism. “We are thrilled to support the Al Shira’aa Team by delivering seamless corporate travel solutions and contributing to the success of this prestigious event.”

Final Results – €29,250 Nirvana Travel & Tourism Speed Challenge CSI 3*

1) Christian Ahlmann (GER) & Otterongo Alpha Z – 0 – 59.81

2) David Will (GER) & Clou 39 – 0 – 60.12

3) Ramzy Al Duhaimi (KSA) & H-Secret – 0 – 60.77

Source: Press Release (edited) 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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