The 6th Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup (EAHGC) show delivered another glorious spectacle in El Alamein, Egypt, drawing widespread appreciation from Egyptian owners and breeders. Held on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, the event saw 161 Arabian horses from 65 owners compete across three sessions of horsemanship and six championship categories.
The show was made possible by the support of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the United Arab Emirates, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Arabian Horse Society (EAHS).
Mohamed Ahmed Al Harbi, Director-General of the EAHS, personally handed winners their cheques before an energetic crowd as the scores swung neck-to-neck throughout the competition.
Championship Results
Yearling Fillies
Gold: Anwaar Al Farida (Al Farida Stud) | Silver: Rahma Al Mozn (Al Mozn Stud) | Bronze: Sukar Al Farida (Al Farida Stud)
Junior Fillies
Gold: Bahga Al Farida | Silver: Taya Max Mareen (Al Thaqib Stud) | Bronze: Malika Al Hamd (Ahmedeyat Al Hamd)
Senior Mares
Gold: Ayla El Gabry Ox (El Gabry Stud) | Silver: Aysha Al Baydaa (Al Baydaa Stud) | Bronze: Sayedah Al Farida (Al Farida Stud)
Yearling Colts
Gold: Bassam Al Farida (Al Farida Stud) | Silver: Salim Al Saraghna (Al Saraghna Stud) | Bronze: Baareg Al Farida (Al Farida Stud)
Junior Colts
Gold: Fakhr Al Gammal (Al Gammal Stud) | Silver: Shaikh Al Yasser (Al Yasser Stud) | Bronze: Baseem Al Masry
Senior Stallions
Gold: Bebars Al Farida (Al Farida Stud) | Silver: Safir Al Khaldon (Aal Ewayan Stud) | Bronze: Karawan El Gabry Ox (El Gabry Stud)
A Vision-Driven Success
Al Harbi commended the event's outstanding success, attributing it to the vision and directives of Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the persistent follow-up by Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamad Al Nahyan. The high standards set at every EAHGC round continue to elevate Arabian horse breeding and showing on the global stage.
Al Farida Stud was the standout performer of the competition, claiming gold medals in the Yearling Fillies, Yearling Colts, and Senior Stallions categories, alongside multiple silver and bronze placements.
What's Next
Al Harbi confirmed that the EAHGC global tour continues, with the next round scheduled for July 7 in Brazil. The 2024 season spans ten championships across multiple continents, reinforcing the UAE's role as the driving force behind international Arabian horse sport.
