Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 22, 2026 – Competitions continued in earnest on Day Two of the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show CSI 4* & CSI 2*, as riders returned to Al Forsan International Sports Resort for a full day of sport across both arenas, with the first CSI 4* classes of the week taking the programme to new heights.

The day culminated with the Diamond Tour Longines Ranking CSI 4*-W class, presented by AS Auctions, as a world-class field stepped into the main arena. In a nail-biting finish, Syrian rider Shady Ghrayeb (SYR) produced a lightning-quick round aboard Cabernet du Mars to pip Ireland’s Michael Pender (IRL) and HHS Orchidee into second place, with just 0.04 seconds separating the top two. Belgian rider Constant van Paesschen (BEL) rounded out the podium, guiding Kannavara Z into third place.

Competition resumes on Friday morning with the Pearl Tour LR class CSI 4* presented by Equitrans and the ever-popular Ride n’ Drive Class sponsored by Al Futtaim. Outside of the sport, the shopping village and family fun continues with a mix of equestrian and lifestyle brands and locally-owned food and beverage pop-ups.

Final Results – €28,650 Diamond Tour CSI 4*-W, presented by AS Auctions

1) Shady Ghrayeb (SYR) & Cabernet du Mars – 0 / 0 – 35.50

2) Michael Pender (IRL) & HHS Orchidee – 0 / 0 – 35.54

3) Constant van Paesschen (BEL) & Kannavara Z – 0 / 0 – 35.82

Source: Press Release by Hannah McCabe for Al Shira’aa Tour

Photos: © Al Shira’aa Tour / Helen Cruden

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