Due to the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic disease early this year, the eighth edition of ‘Purebred Arabians in Bergamo’, an Internatio- nal-B show-competition affiliated with A.N.I.C.A. and E.C.A.H.O. has not been held at Bergamo exhibition center as per tradition, but in a new structure designated by Promoberg Fair called La Rosa Bianca Equestrian Center, in Zanica, in the pro- vince of Bergamo, The competition, which took place betwe- en Saturday 5th September and Sunday 6th September, witnessed the participation of about a hundred specimens belonging to dozens of owners, many of whom came from afar, especially from the Arabian pe- ninsula. The show was held behind closed doors, without the presence of the public, since “necessary social distancing had to be a priority”, as reported by insiders. Howe- ver, the event strongly supported by Pro- moberg, under the technical guidance of Mr. Mauro Fermi (Italy), was viewed by a large audience of breeders and enthusiasts about the sector on http:// www .arabia- nessence.tv. website, both in English and in Italian. Carefully observed by the attendants, besides the health and safety regulations, the operations put in place by an international jury composed by four judges, namely: Mrs. Maria Annarotone (Italy); Mr. Eric Gear (France); Mr. Pekka Paakkonen (Sweden) and Ms Anna Stojanowska (Poland). Assistant to the jury: Mrs. Cristina Valette (France). With the rank of Disciplinary Commissioners: Mrs. Barbara Raso (Italy); Mr. Alberto Malerba (Italy) and Dr. vet. Manuel Zanchi (Italy). Pre- ring steward: Mr. Giancarlo Soresini (Italy). Ring-master: Mr. Mario Bonomi. General Secretariat: Promoberg Fair (Italy). Speaker and Results: Mrs. Alessia Kyrylyuk. Of- ficial photographers: Mr. Alessio Azzali (Italy); Mrs. Pa- ola Petix (Italy) and Mr. Sunita Sassudelli (Italy). Videos and Results: WEB TV Arabian Essence Live Streaming (Italy). The show started on Saturday 5th September at 10:00 and ended on Sunday 6th September at 20:00 with the following results: FUTURITY FEMALES CHAMPIONSHIP Gold medal winner, the black Myriam El Khatib (Kahee- lan Al Maha x Jumanah P) bred and owned by Bayoumi El Khatib and presented by handler Stefano Zaniboni. Sil- ver medal winner, the bay Nemesis Regalis (Sa Faez Sim- bad x Nashira By Chawy Na) bred and owned by Regalis Arabians srl. Bronze medal winner, the bay Soraya Del Falco (Sa Faez Simbad x Zara By Mial) bred and owned by Marco Nardini and presented by handler Zoppellaro Diego. Soraya won by Master judge. Yearling Fillies Championship Gold medal winner, the bay AB Jana (Invictus x VA Janet- te) bred by Benedetti Mauro, owned by Abhaa Arabians - Albabtain ASA Ahmad and presented by handler Capecci Paolo. AB Jana won by class score. Silver medal winner is the gray Madama Moniscione (Ajman Moniscione x Medea Moniscione) bred and owned by Buzzi Giancar- lo and presented by handler Andrea Boscarino Bronze medal winner, the gray Falak Al Shaqab (Enotri Eea x JJ Farabella) bred and owned by Al Shaqab Member of QF. JUNIOR FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP Gold medal winner, the gray Iylah El Aziz (Excalibur E.A. x Iman By Ajman) bred and owned by Woody Arabians and presented by handler Capecci Paolo. Silver medal winner, the chestnut Virginia Moniscione (Ajman Mo- niscione x Anna Moniscione) bred and owned by Buzzi Giancarlo and presented by handler Andrea Boscarino. Bronze medal winner the chestnut Shuaa Al Shaqab (S.M.A. Magic One x Al Farida Al Shaqab) bred and ow- ned by Al Shaqab Member of QF and presented by Ca- pacci Giacomo Arabians. SENIOR MARES CHAMPIONSHIP Gold medal winner, the gray DA Little Princess (Lawren- ce El Gazal x DA Juss’Diva) bred by Cornelia Kolnberger’sDiamond Arabians, owned by Prisco Donato and presen- ted by Capacci Giacomo Arabians. Silver medal winner, the gray Clotilde (Cavalli x Estrella) bred by Filippini Giancarlo’s La Tresca Farm and presented by handler Oberti Luca. Bronze medal winner, the grey Esparta (Po- ganin x Epoka) bred by Janow Podlaski, owned by Stigler Stud and presented by Vetrò Giuseppe Training Center. Futurity Males Championship Gold medal winner, the bay Galileo Regalis (Renee El Lawrence x Affati Regalis) bred and owned by Regalis Arabians Srl. YEARLING COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP Gold medal winner, the bay Osayel Al Shaqab (Cavalli x Marman Al Shaqab) bred and owned by Al Shaqab Mem- ber of QF. Silver medal winner the bay Eraos (Kanz Al- bidayer x VD Royal Extreema) bred by Woody Arabians, owned by Janick Burri & Rebecca Muller and presen- ted by handler Capecci Paolo. Eraos won by class score. Bronze medal winner, the bay Imperium (Exxalt x Male- na) bred by Bona Davide, owned by Al Jumail Stud and presented by Capacci Giacomo Arabians. JUNIOR COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP Gold medal winner, the chestnut Amani Moniscione (AJ Mardan x Alma Al Tiglio) bred by the Buzzi Giancarlo, owned by Picciola Valentina and presented by handler Boscarino Andrea. Silver medal winner, the chestnut Fahad Al Shaqab (S.M.A. Magic One x DA Kharma) bred and owned by Al Shaqab Member of QF. and pre- sented by Capacci Giacomo Arabians. Bronze medal winner, the grey Sahil By Kahil (Kahil Al Shaqab x Hassene By Hassan) bred and owned by Battisti Giu- seppe and presented by handler Oberti Luca. SENIOR STALLIONS CHAMPIONSHIP Gold medal winner, the grey Medan Al Shaqab (Farhoud Al Shaqab x Abha Myra) bred and owned by Al Shaqab Member of QF. and presented by Capac- ci Giacomo Arabians. Silver medal winner, the grey Sultan Al Shaqab (Amir Al Shaqab x Abha Al Sha- qab) bred and owned by Al Shaqab Member of QF. and presented by Capacci Giacomo Arabians. Bronze medal winner, the gray Shadi El Marwan (Marwan Al Shaqab x AP Shakira) bred and owned by Pastine Claudio and presented by handler Boscarino Andrea. SPECIAL TROPHIES The sole special trophy up for grabs was the 13th Ban- dola Cup reserved for horses with the name of the mare Bandola in their pedigree, and it was won by the already crowned Junior Bronze Medal Champion, the grey Sahil By Kahil (Kahil Al Shaqab x Hassene By Hassan) bred and owned by Giuseppe Battisti. CONCLUSION The organizers of Purebred Arabians in Bergamo worked well also this year, despite the restrictions pla- ced by the pandemic. Promoberg Fair, La Rosa Bianca Equestrian Center, ANICA and ECAHO, all worked in synergy with a single common goal: to guarantee the continuity of an event that has been able to beco- me a fundamental stage of the ECAHO circuit within a few years, and one of the few equestrian events on schedule in Italy and Europe. Arabian Horse Magazine was privileged to participate in the eighth edition of ‘Purebred Arabians in Berga- mo’, spending two days fully devoted to the sport and the grace of gorgeous specimens. Therefore, it beho- ves us to thank, first and foremost, Promoberg Fair; thank you very much for inviting us, but above all, thank you for all the efforts you made to ensure that the show could actually take place. Furthermore, we want to thank all those who supported this impor- tant event, in particular: the Chamber of Commerce of Bergamo, the institutional sponsors such as: BPM Bank and UBI Bank; the Municipality of Zanica, Ber- gamo public transports and La Rosa Bianca equestrian club that accepted to host this beautiful initiative whole heartedly. Finally, we would like to congratu- late everyone involved in the show: the winners, the judges, the disciplinary commissioners, the handlers, the photographers, the general secretariat and the en- tire Arabian Essence team. The next appointment is scheduled for year 2021. It will be another great expe- rience in company of our beloved Arabian horse.