In Abu Dhabi the CSIO5* President of the UAE Showjumping Cup Grand Prix just took place. After a long wait for some clear rounds, nine combinations managed to keep the rails up and move on to the jump-off.
Winner of the GP today was Irish rider Shane Breen with Z7 Ipswich (by Carembar De Muze) who crossed the finish line in 36,68 seconds. Abdullah Alsharbatly and Hunter C (by H&M Cabrio van de Heffinck) followed in second place and recorded a time of 37,12 seconds. Khaled Abdulrahman Almobty and his 11-year old KWPN gelding Grunnerger Kwiebus (by Ustinov) took home third place in a time of 38,24 seconds in the jump-off.
Henrik von Eckermann and Glamour Girl (by VDl Zirocco Blue) who finished fourth, recorded the fastest time of 34,45 seconds but saw a very unfortunate rail fall down on the last fence. Oliver Lazarus and Butterfly Ennemmel (by Quaprice Bois Margot).
Winner of the GP today was Irish rider Shane Breen with Z7 Ipswich (by Carembar De Muze) who crossed the finish line in 36,68 seconds. Abdullah Alsharbatly and Hunter C (by H&M Cabrio van de Heffinck) followed in second place and recorded a time of 37,12 seconds. Khaled Abdulrahman Almobty and his 11-year old KWPN gelding Grunnerger Kwiebus (by Ustinov) took home third place in a time of 38,24 seconds in the jump-off.
Henrik von Eckermann and Glamour Girl (by VDl Zirocco Blue) who finished fourth, recorded the fastest time of 34,45 seconds but saw a very unfortunate rail fall down on the last fence. Oliver Lazarus and Butterfly Ennemmel (by Quaprice Bois Margot).