Abu Dhabi, the sophisticated and modern capital of the U.A.E. presents a fascinating mixture of tradition and progress. With a history rich in tradition dating back to around 3000 BC, Abu Dhabi maintains a more distinctly Arabian ambiance than glitzy Dubai. The strong dominant white color of its territory, sunny blue skies, traditional landscape offer a glimpse into the Bedouin life along with the Women’s Craft Centre, the particular design inspired by the Arabian heritage and the Sheikh Zayed Mosque. Last February, in the charming capital city was held the Abu Dhabi ‘INTERNATIONAL ARABIAN HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP’, one of the most prestigious morphology competitions in the world. The Horse fair is the largest equestrian exhibition in the region and caters to everyone in the equestrian world from trade to consumers. The Show was governed by the EAHS Rules and Regulations established by the Emirates Arabian Horse Society that for the technical part could rely on the capabilities of Show manager Mr. Mohamed Ahmed Al Harbi. It started on Saturday 11th with the Yearling Fillies Championship and terminated on Wednesday 15th with the Stallions Championship. About 367 horses were registered in the Stud Book. Over five magic days, everybody could admire and praise the legendary grace, beauty and power of genuine Purebred Arabian horses. The Higher Organizing Committee was ably composed by: Mr. Adnan Sultan Al Nuaimi, Mr.Essam Abdalia Al Hameerie and Mr. Mohamed Ahmed Al Harbi. We had an outstanding Judging Committee represented by: Dr. Gianmarco Aragno (Italy); Mr. James Constanti (United States); Mrs. Sylvie Eberhardt (Germany); Mr. Ferdinand Huemer (Austria); Mr. Mark Ismer (Germany); Mr. Murillo Kammer (Brazil); Mrs. Ann Norden (Sweden) and Mrs. Anna Stojanowska (Poland). DCs members were: Dr. Sameh Bedair Mohammed (Egypt); Dr. Mohamed Mabrouk Hammad (Egypt); Dr. Shadi Radwan (Lebanon); Dr. Mamdouh Hassan Fouad (UAE); Dr. Haitham Babiker Tayfour (UAE) Mr. Kaies Ben Hadi Quelhazi (UAE); Dr. Umer Raza Gill (UAE) and Dr. Sujeet Suryawanshi (UAE). Impeccable in their role of Ringmasters, Dr. Mohamed Mabrouk Hammad (UAE) and Dr. Sameh Bedair Mohammed (UAE). Appointed commentator, Mr. Abdallah Albarmaki. Official photographer, Mr. Morhaf Al Assaf. Official scorer, Mr. Biju Peter. quality of the horses that came this far. With regards to the Yearling Fillies category, the Gold medal was awarded to the pretty gray D MUMAYYAZAH (FA EL RASHEEM × M RANDY) bred and owned DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD. Silver medal winner the gray AJ NURAI (AJ MARDAN × YSADORA) bred and owned by AJMAN STUD. Bronze medal winner the gray MARWA ALBIDAYER (S.M.A. MAGIC ONE × MUROOJ ALBIDAYER) bred and owned by SHEIKH MOHAMMED SAOUD SULTAN S ALQASSIMI. As for the Yearling Colts category, Gold medal winner the gorgeous gray AJ KAFU (SHANGHAI EA × AJ KAHAYLA) bred and owned by AJMAN STUD. Silver medal winner the gray HL EL GANADOR (HP SHAKIR TE × LONCO BABY MARIA) bred by FAMILIA DUCH M A T T H E I - R E P. RECARDO DUCH M. and owned by HANAYA STUD. Bronze medal winner the chestnut D SHALLAL (FA EL RASHEEM × D SHAHLA) bred and owned by DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD. The Gold medal for the Junior Fillies category went to the wonderful bay HDM MARIA APAL (RFI FARID × WW IMANIA-APAL) bred by MRS. ELEONORE MERTENS and owned by AJMAN STUD. Silver medal winner the bay D JAWAHER (FA EL RASHEEM × D NOOR) bred and owned by DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD. Bronze medal winner the bay SUHAILA AL ZOBAIR While the lovely music could be only that played by Mr. Ali Yaeesh. But let us now go back to the core of the competition. The categories were really ‘crowded’ apart from being beautiful from a technical point of view, so that most of them had to be split up into two sections. The results of the preliminary categories can be seen on the website of the Emirates Arabian Society, www.eahs.org, featuring also the scores given by the various judges. Only the top two winners of each categories were able to compete in the final championship and fight for the three sought after medals. The Final Championship experienced moments of strong emotions, given the exceptional (S.M.A.MAGIC ONE × HCE MAGDONNA) the gray EL SAGHIRA (GALBA × EMIRA) bred bred and owned by SHEIHK ABDULLA BIN MOHAMMED ALI AL THANI. The Gold medal for the Junior Colts category was assigned to the gray AJ KAFU (SHANGHAI EA × AJ KAHAYLA) bred and owned by AJMAN STUD. Silver medal winner the gray HL EL GANADOR (HP SHAKIR TE × LONCO BABY MARIA) bred by FAMILIA DUCH MATTHEI-REP. RECARDO DUCH M. and owned by HANAYA STUD. BRONZE medal winner the gleaming chestnut D SHALLAL (FA EL RASHEEM × D SHAHLA) bred and owned by DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD. ELLE FLAMENCA (AJMAN MONISCIONE × ALLAMARA MA) obtained the Gold Medal in the category of Senior Mares. This multiaward-winning chestnut mare is bred by MARKELLE ARABIANS and owned by DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD. Silver medal winner the gray PA LIVIA (MARWAN AL SHAQAB × LARISSA) bred by J. FRANK CHISHOLM and owned by ALI GHANEM ALI HUMAILA AL MAZROUE. Bronze medal winner by SK MICHALOW STUD and owned by AJMAN STUD. The Senior Stallion winning the Gold Medal was the stunning gray EXCALIBUR EA (SHANGHAI EA × ESSENCE OF MARWAN EA) bred by AGROPECUARIA DE MOIANES S.L. and owned by DR. GHANEM MOHAMED OBAID ALHAJRI. Silver medal winner the gray E.S. SARAB (MARAJJ × MAHJESTY) bred and owned by SHEIKH ABDULLAH BIN MAJID AL QASSEMI. Bronze medal winner the gray MOHARIB AL KHAZNA (AB JAMIL LA PIANA × CATERINA FM) bred and owned by ALI GHANEM ALI HUMAILA AL MAZROUEI. This show was rich and thrilling from every point of view, starting from the large number of high quality horses entered, the beauty of the facility hosting this lovely 5 day event, the generous prize money and, last but not least, the excellent job done by the organizers. The rendezvous is for next year with other stellar champions!