2021 WORLD ARABIAN HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP - PARIS2021

Attending the World Arabian Horse Championships in Paris is always a chance to be dazzled by the most anticipated event of the year dedicated to Arabian horses, the supreme achievement that is special and that all lovers of the breed dream of celebrating. On the occasion of its 40th anniversary, the event was held from 10 to 12 December 2021 at the Parc Expo Porte de Versailles, in the centre of Paris. Nearly 24 countries were present, and one hundred horses had registered for the competition. After another year of Covid, the organisers of Ceneca, the officials of the show, and the participating owners and breeders wanted the best for this event to find a unique way to win their horses in the most coveted ring. This year, the general set up and the show rooms were indeed exclusive! Luxurious installations, a perfect distribution of booths representing each breeding program, tasteful music, and a spectacular lighting system managed to impress participants and visitors for three days. This is the place where you can marvel at the most beautiful purebred Arabian horses in the world. No question about it! Ten judges of international provenance were appointed to evaluate the registered horses, which got divided into six classes according to age and sex. From the Vip tables, we followed the evaluations made by Mrs Claudia Darius (Germany) - Mrs Bérengére Fayt (Belgium) - Mr Eric Gear (France); Mr Ahmed Hamza (Egypt); Mr Terry Holmes (United States of America); Mr Kammer Murillo (Brazil); Mr Joseph Polo (United States of America); Mr Francesco Santoro (Italy); Mr Tomasz Tarczynski (Poland) and Mrs Marianne Tengstedt (Denmark). With the rank of Disciplinary Commissioners: Dr Laura Mascagna (Italy), Dr Abdel Wahab ben Ali Amira (UAE), Mr Jean-Bertrand Kupaj (France) and Ms Christine Valette (France). In their capacity as Ringmasters: Mr. Alain Ladek (France) and Mr. Bertrand Valette (France). Official Scorer: Mr Denis Charles (France). Marks Checking Officer: Mr. Jean-Marc Dubois (France). Show Commentator: Mr Guy de Fontaines (France). Music played by: Ms Asya Bruillon (France). Official Show Photographers: Mr. Wieslaw Pawlowski (Poland) and Ms. Lisa Abraham (USA). The show started on December 10, 2021 at 12:00 pm in Europe/Rome and ended on December 12, 2021 at 8:30 pm in Europe/Rome with the following results: In the Yearling Fillies Championship, sponsored by Al Zobair Stud, Gold medal winner the grey D Beisan (D Seraj x Rah Rosalia) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud and presented by handler Paolo Capecci.
Silver medal winner, the chestnut Perfecta Al Jassimya (Picasso Di Mar x Jazanah Al Jassimya) bred and owned by Al Jassimya Farm and presented by handler Giacomo Capacci. Perfecta Al Jassimya was also Higher Score in her class. 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 Spönle.

 In the Junior Fillies Championship, sponsored by Al Wajba Stud, Gold medal winner the grey Siwar Al Shaqab (Sma Magic One x Abha Myra) bred and owned by Al Shaqab Stud - Member of QF., and presented by handler Privilege SFQ. Silver medal winner the grey Al Aryam Banafsaj (Dominic M x Al Aryam Basma) bred by Al Aryam Arabians, owned by Ajman Stud, and presented by handler Frank Spönle. Bronze medal winner the bay Rds Exquisite (Excalibur EA x Angelica KS) bred by Eaid and Amira Safadi and shown by handler Philippe Hosay.

 In the Senior Mares Championship, sponsored by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud, Gold medal winner the grey Noft Al Nayfat (Ajman Moniscione x Eagleridge Passionata) bred by Cindy McGown and Mark Davis, owned by Aljassimya Farm, and presented by handler Giacomo Capacci. Silver medal winner the grey Mozn Albidayer (Sma Magic One x Mattaharii), bred by Albidayer Stud, owned by Al Wajba Stud, and presented by handler Paolo Capecci. Bronze medal winner the bay Belladonna At (Wadee Al Shaqab x Om El Bellatrix) bred by Adel Ali Bin Ali, owned by Al Thumama Stud, and presented by handler Tom Oben.

 In the Yearling Colts Championship, sponsored by Akmal Stud, 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 bay Lehon (Fa El Rasheem x Aragia Vanilla) bred by Marzio Filippi Coccetta, owned by Aljassimya Farm, and presented by handler Giacomo Capacci. Bronze medal winner the grey Ezz Alkhashab (Emerald J x Malikat Al Moluk) bred and owned by Al Kashab Stud and presented by handler Giuseppe Vetrò.

 In the Junior Colts Championship, sponsored by Ajman Stud, Gold medal winner the bay D Mezyan (Fa El Rasheem x D Mazaia), bred by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud, owned by Al-Sheikh Stud, and presented by handler Privilege SFQ. Silver medal winner the grey Rds Armani (Excalibur Ea x Stellaris Bpa) bred by Eiad and Amira Safadi, owned by Aljassimya Farm, and presented by handler Giacomo Capacci. Bronze medal winner, the bay D Sheimaz (Fa El Rasheem x Lady Veronika), bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud and presented by handler Paolo Capecci.

 In the Senior Stallions Championship, sponsored by Al Jassimya Farm, Gold medal winner the grey E.s. Harir (Aj Dinar x Tf Magnums Magic), bred by Emirates Stud, owned by Akmal Stud and presented by handler Glenn Schoukens. Silver medal winner, the grey Shakar Pegasus (Shaezz el Madan x Jameel Pegasus) bred by Espolio Raul Luciano Folle, owned by Al Khashab Stud, and presented by handler Giuseppe Vetrò. Shakar Pegasus was also Higher Score in his class. Bronze medal winner, the grey Harbi Al Adwan (Asfoor Al Aaab x Wadha Al Adwan) bred and owned by Adwan Ateej Basheer Al Adwani, and presented by handler Tom Oben.

 Beautifully organized by Mrs Caroline Biais, France, The Prize Giving Ceremony witnessed the assignment of the glittering Special Awards to the following champion horses:
 -Best Head Yearling Fillies A, sponsored by Al Orasia Stud, Perfecta Al Jassimya; -Best Head Yearling Fillies B, sponsored by Al Jassimya Far, D Beisan; -Best Head Junior Fillies A, sponsored by Al Wajba Stud, Rds Exquisite; -Best Head Junior Fillies B, sponsored by Al Nasser Stud, Al Aryam Banasfaj; -Best Straight Egyptian Female, sponsored by Asayel Stud, Mozn Albidayer; -Best Head Senior Mares B, sponsored by Al-Sheikh Stud, Noft Al Nayfat; -Best Head Yearling Colts A, sponsored by Hanaya Stud, D Shahhar; -Best Head Yearling Colts B, sponsored by Royal Cavalry of Oman, D Shahhar; -Best Junior Colts A, sponsored by Akmal Stud, Rds Armani; -Best Junior Colts B, sponsored by Asayel Stud, D Mezyan; -Best Head Senior Stallion A, sponsored by Estancia Las Rosas, Harbi Al Adwan; -Highest Score in the World Championship, sponsored by Albaydaa Stud, E.s. Harir; -Coup de Coeur des VIP, sponsored by Al Orasia Stud, Aj Kayya; -Best Breeder-Owner Trophy, sponsored by Al Shaqab Stud, Dubai Arabian Horse Stud; -Espoir Trophy, sponsored by Royal Arabians, Lr Solo Mio; -World Platinum Champion Female, sponsored by Al Shaqab Stud, Baviera Hvp; -World Platinum Champion Male, sponsored by Al-Sheikh Stud, Equator; -Farm of the Year, sponsored by al Thumama Stud, Dubai Arabian Horse Stud; -Best Dam in the Show, sponsored by Al Nasser Stud, Lady Veronika; -Best Sire in the Show, sponsored by Orrion Farms, Fa El Rasheem; - 40th Anniversary Trophy, sponsored by Al Wajba Stud, Al Shaqab Stud - Member of QF.
 A few comments in conclusion Since its beginnings, when it was a magnificent European Championship at the Salon du Cheval, Paris has become a true World Championship of the Arabian horse, thanks to the great minds behind it. First by the founding Fathers, then by the many industrious people who have taken turns over the years to make it a dignified event. The championship will face many challenges in the near future. COVID-19 certainly remains one major issue, but we hope that the championship will stay in Paris, as it would not be the same magical event in any other place. We at the AHM team are very grateful for the invitation to this 40th anniversary and hope that, as media, communication, and graphic design service providers, we can continue to play our small part. We thank all the esteemed members of Ceneca, and the hardworking managers involved. In particular, we thank Ms Laurence Boccard, Show Manager, and Ms Véronique Oury, Logistics Manager, for their kind support during the preparation phase. And, of course, a big thank you to Madame Christianne Chazel and Madame Dominik Briot, who have long served us as technical advisors and show consultants. We hope to see you all again in 2022!