Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup Launches Successfully In Australia With Increased Participation

The Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup's second edition began at Willinga Park, New South Wales, Australia. This event is under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan and overseen by Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad Al Nahyan. The competition spans ten rounds across various continents, aiming to engage Arabian horse owners and breeders worldwide.

The Australian event saw a 70% rise in participants compared to last year. A total of 83 horses from 43 owners competed, with 57 horses from 24 owners winning prizes. Last year's event had 49 horses from 39 owners, with 36 achieving top positions. This growth highlights the increasing interest and success of the competition.

In the Yearling Fillies category, True Infatuation DA, owned by DaMar Arabians, secured the gold medal. Divinity TSA from Twilon Arabian Stud took silver, while Maisa Al Hasan for Nicole Shelley earned bronze. In the Junior Fillies category, Mouna Al Hasan won gold for Nicole Shelley. Saffire MI from Mulawa Arabian Stud received silver, and Nefertari FF for Candice & Brooklyn Alberico took bronze.

Senior Mares and Yearling Colts Categories

Ulyssia from Istashra Arabians claimed gold in the Senior Mares category. Vienna MI for Mulawa Arabian Stud took silver, with Euforia MI earning bronze. Valen MI added to Mulawa Arabian Stud's accolades by winning gold in the Yearling Colts category. Kelaray Ulysses won silver for Kelaray Arabians, while Deltree Arman took bronze for Deltree Arabians.

Junior Colts and Senior Stallions Categories

Mulawa Arabian Studs' V MI triumphed in the Junior Colts category with a gold medal win. Requiem RBS for Rosebry Park Arabians earned silver, and Esscalibur RBS for Michelle Umback took bronze. In the Senior Stallions category, Truth MI dominated by winning gold for Nicole & Damien Henricus. Ubiquitous AAJ secured silver for Alicia Rosewall, while Nalla Casanova claimed bronze for Ricky Carver & Carlie Beer.

This year's Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup has expanded its reach by including new countries due to last year's success. The event continues to foster a global community among Arabian horse enthusiasts while celebrating excellence in breeding and ownership through its prestigious competitions worldwide.

With inputs from WAM