Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates – February 15, 2025 – The Emirates Jumping Cup CSIO 5* & CSI 2* came to an end on Saturday. As night fell in Abu Dhabi, the Al Shira’aa Challenge CSIO 5* brought the event to a close. The 1.50m class with a €105,000 prize fund saw elite riders return for one last showdown to close four days of top-tier international competition.

Germany’s Jörne Sprehe (GER) jumped Toys to a win with a double clear in a time of 43.53 seconds.

Italian rider Giacomo Casadei (ITA) followed in second place, riding Corradiena van’t Klein Asdonkz, also double clear but in a slower time of 46.64 seconds.

Belgian rider Rik Hemeryck (BEL) finished in third place on Caristello JPZ, stopping the clock in 51.58 seconds. 

Final Results – €105,000 Al Shira’aa Challenge CSIO 5*

1) Jörne Sprehe (GER) & Toys – 0 / 0 – 43.53

2) Giacomo Casadei (ITA) & Corradiena van’t Klein Asdonkz – 0 / 0 – 46.64

3) Rik Hemeryck (BEL) & Caristello JPZ – 0 / 0 – 51.58

Source: Press Release (edited) by Hannah McCabe / Dark Horse Communications for the Emirates Jumping Cup

Photos: © UAEERF / Nour Al Masri

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