MENTON 2022

2022's Mediterranean and Arab Countries Arabian Horse Championship marked the beginning of the summer show season at an international level. A historical event organized by the Association Promotion Cheval Arabe (APCA) under the direction of Madame Christianne and Mr Jean-Pierre Chazel at the Stade Rondelli, in the city of Menton, on the exclusive French Riviera. This edition took place from 24-25 June and wowed everyone with some of the most elegant horses in the world. Highly esteemed breeding programs from Europe and the Middle East entered to compete valorously for medal recognition. Both sexes and all age groups exhibited high quality. The horses were thoroughly reviewed and scored by a distinguished international jury that included § Mrs Claudia Darius, (Germany) § Mr Eric Gear, (France) § Mr Lucas Gozdzialski, (Poland) § Mr Bruce Mac Crea, (USA) § Mr William Oppen, (Argentina) § Dr Francesco Santoro, (Italy) and § Mrs Renata Schibler, (Switzerland). The evaluation categories referred to Type, Head, Body, Legs and Movement according to the 20-points-system with half-point. With the grade of Disciplinary Commissioners, § Dr Nils Ismer, (Germany) § Dr Abdel Wahab Amira, (UAE) § Mrs Christine Valette, (France), and § Mr Bertrand Valette, (France). Ringmaster, Dr Kupaj Jean-Bernard (France); Results by Mr Charles Denis (France). The Speaker of the event was a veteran like Mr Guy De Fontaine (France). The parterres were embellished with the typical lemon and orange decorations, giving a further touch of radiance and a distinguished note to the event. The show began on Saturday 25th June, at 2:00 pm featuring the Fillies & the Mares classes; with the classes starting after lunch, all participants and visitors had plenty of time to explore the beautiful seaside town and enjoy the early summer sunshine. The show continued on Sunday, 26th June at 9:00 am with the Colts & Stallions classes and concluded with the Final Championships and the Special Awards ceremony in the evening of that day. *The super champions of this 2022 Menton Mediterranean and Arab Countries edition were as follows: In the Yearling Fillies Championship, Gold medal winner the grey Aisha Al-Sheikh (Jyar Meia Luna x Algamra), bred and owned by Al-Sheikh Stud, and presented by handler Privilege SQF. Silver medal winner, the grey D Najla (D Seraj x Elle Flamenca) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud, and presented by handler Paolo Capecci. Bronze medal winner the bay Bint Rshediah Al Khashab (EKS Farass x Rshediah Al Khashab) bred and owned by Al Khashab Stud, and presented by handler Giuseppe Vetrò. In the Junior Fillies Championship, Gold medal winner the grey D Beisan (D Seraj x RAH Rosalia) bred by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud, owned by Al Shaqab Stud and presented by handler Paolo Capecci. Silver medal winner, the grey Brianne Alfabia (EKS Alihandro x Balbina Alfabia) bred by Alfabia, owned by Aljassimya Farm, and presented by handler Giacomo Capacci. Bronze medal winner, the grey AJ Kayya (AJ Kafu x Aja Caprice) bred and owned by Ajman Stud - HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, and presented by handler Frank Spoenle. In the Senior Mares Championship, Gold medal winner the grey Safiat Al Shaqab (Kahil Al Shaqab x Shalimar Prestige), bred and owned by Al Shaqab Stud, and presented by handler Raphael Curti. Silver medal winner Bshaier Al Nasser (WH Justice x Rihab Al Nasser), bred and owned by Al Nasser Stud, and presented by handler Glenn Shoukens. Bronze medal winner Rshediah Al Khashab (EKS Alihandro x Symphony Of Love) bred by Psynergie Enterprise Development, owned by Al Khashab Stud, and presented by handler Giuseppe Vetrò. In the Yearling Colts Championship, Gold medal winner Baz Aljassimya (Exxalt x MD Mirka), bred by Aljassimya Farm and owned by Akmal Stud, and presented by handler Glenn Shoukens. Silver medal winner Emperador AT (HL El Ganador x Emara AT) bred and owned by Al Thumama Stud, and presented by handler Tom Oben. Bronze medal winner the grey Paladin AA (Al Ayal AA x Prometida) bred by Janow Podlaski, owned by Ariela Arabian, and presented by handler Raphael Curti. In the Junior Colts Championship, Gold medal winner the grey D Sharar (D Seraj x FT Shaella), bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud, and presented by handler Paolo Capecci. Silver medal winner the grey LR Solo Mio (AJ Radman x LR Buena Mia) bred by Las Rosas Estancia, owned by Al Shahania Stud, and presented by handler Tom Oben. Bronze medal winner the chestnut Hader Al Shaqab (Enotri EEA x Hayam Al Shaqab) bred and owned by Al Shaqab Stud and presented by handler Raphael Curti. In the Senior Stallions Championship, Gold medal winner the grey Alexxanderr (Excalibur EA x AR Most Irresistible) bred by Frances Butler and Brandi, owned by Alsayed Stud, and presented by handler Paolo Capecci. Silver medal winner the grey HL El Ganador (HP Shakir TE x Lonco Baby Maria) bred by Duch Matthei, owned by Hanaya Stud, and presented by handler Frank Spoenle. Bronze medal winner the grey Harbi Al Adwan (Asfoor Al Waab x Wadha Al Adwan) bred and owned by Al Adwani Stud, and presented by handler Tom Oben. *Plenty of glittering Special Awards and Trophies got assigned to the following champions: Most Beautiful Head for each qualifying class Class A - Yearling Fillies: Aisha Al-Sheikh Class B ‐ Yearling Fillies: D Expo Class - 3 years old Fillies: Brianne Alfabia Class ‐ Females 4 to 7 years: Eralda Class- ‐ Females 8 years old and above: D Aziza Best Female Mover: Anawa Class A ‐ Yearling Colts: Paladin AA Class B ‐ Yearling Colts: Baz Aljassimya Class - Colts 2 years old: D Sharar Best Junior Male Mover: Hader Al Shaqab Class ‐ Stallions 4 to 7 years old: Harbi Al Adwan Class ‐ Stallions 8 years old and above: Alexxanderr TROPHIES 2022 Best in Show Female:D Beisan Best in Show Male: Baz Aljassimya Best Senior Male Mover and Best Higher Score HL El Ganador Best Sire D Seraj Best Breeder/Owner: Dubai Arabian Horse Stud Best European Horse: HL El Ganador Best Straight Egyptian Wadad Zamani Trophy Pegasus Best Movement: HL El Ganador Trophy "Espoir" Male: JS Troy Trophy "Espoir" Female: MDS Roudha CONCLUSION There is hardly any more beautiful summer showplace than that of Menton. Perched above the sea, dominated by the facade and the belfry of a baroque church marvel, protected by the sword of the statue of Saint-Michel and covered by the blue sky, the show has been welcoming for thirty-one years the best Arabian horses in the world. The organizational machine led by Mrs Christianne and Jean-Pierre Chazel put in place an elegant show with the support of a proactive staff. So, we duly want to thank them very much with Mr Jean-Claude Guibal, Mayor of Menton and President of the French Riviera Urban Community, and all other people involved in the preparations and who made great efforts to get it off the grounds. Thank you for being such a great host and for the opportunity to be there at one of our dearest Arabian Horses events ever. See you next year with another edition of this inspiring summer rendezvous!