Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 16, 2025 – The second week of the prestigious Al Shira’aa Horse Show commenced with a vibrant start in the main arena, showcasing exceptional talent across a variety of classes. The two-week tour, held at the state-of-the-art Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, continues to set the stage for top-level equestrian sport in the region.
The final highlight of the day in the main arena was the €28,200 Nirvana Travel & Tourism Prize CSI4*-W, where Germany’s Christian Ahlmann (GER) showcased brilliance aboard Otterongo Alpha Z, winning with a swift clear in 57.62 seconds around this challenging 1.50m course. This was Ahlmann’s second win of the tour, after claiming a CSI 3* class last Friday on the same scopey horse.
Irish rider Michael Pender (IRL) claimed second place in 58.35 seconds riding Marion Hughes’ HHS Fortune, while Omar Abdul Aziz Al Marzooqi (UAE) and Chacco Bay, owned by Al Shira’aa Stables, secured third in a time of 58.89 seconds.
Final Results – €28,200 Nirvana Travel & Tourism Prize CSI 4*-W
1) Christian Ahlmann (GER) & Otterongo Alpha Z – 0 – 57.62
2) Michael Pender (IRL) & HHS Fortune – 0 – 58.35
3) Omar Abdul Aziz Al Marzooqi (UAE) & Chacco Bay – 0 – 58.89
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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