German riders took the top two positions on the second day of the Al Shira’aa Horse Show, with Christian Ahlmann riding Otterongo Alpha Z (Darco x Hedjaz) into an early lead on an unbeatable time of 59.81s. Ahlmann’s last win on the 11-year-old stallion was at the Al Shira’aa 2024 edition, where he clinched the CSI4* 145cm. Teammate David Will followed closely behind in 60.12s, while Saudi rider Ramzy Al Duhaimi took third place on H-Secret by Boris in 60.77s, making this his second placing of the show to date.
“Being part of the 8th edition of the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show is an incredible honour,” said Mr. Ahmed Shetha, Director of Sales at Nirvana Travel and Tourism. “We are thrilled to support the Al Shira’aa Team by delivering seamless corporate travel solutions and contributing to the success of this prestigious event.”
Earlier in the day, it was Jordanian rider Mohammad Harara on Nadal who topped the leaderboard in the CSI3* AMEA 120cm Speed Class with SGR Equestrian’s 7-year-old gelding, jumping clear in 64.37s. Emirati rider Shamsa Al Mheiri put in a fantastic effort to finish second riding Al Shira’aa Stables’ Lavena, who stopped the clock on 67.20s. Omar Abdulla Hadi Ahmed Alhussaini followed in third place, riding his own horse, Ciamint, in 69.27s.
Emirati riders took the top two places in the CSIU25-A Speed Class presented by Al Shira’aa, with Saif Owaida Mohammed Alkirbi and Dincky Toy Z jumping into victory in a fast time of 60.00s. This 13-year-old stallion owned by Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club has had a successful season, with multiple Top 10 finishes in recent months. Ali Hamad Al Kirbi finished second on the Al Shira’aa Stables-owned Dubai, jumping clear in 63.16s. Canadian rider Lea Rucker and Macarena 42 went clear in 64.67s to take third place.
“Being part of the 8th edition of the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show is an incredible honour,” said Mr. Ahmed Shetha, Director of Sales at Nirvana Travel and Tourism. “We are thrilled to support the Al Shira’aa Team by delivering seamless corporate travel solutions and contributing to the success of this prestigious event.”
Earlier in the day, it was Jordanian rider Mohammad Harara on Nadal who topped the leaderboard in the CSI3* AMEA 120cm Speed Class with SGR Equestrian’s 7-year-old gelding, jumping clear in 64.37s. Emirati rider Shamsa Al Mheiri put in a fantastic effort to finish second riding Al Shira’aa Stables’ Lavena, who stopped the clock on 67.20s. Omar Abdulla Hadi Ahmed Alhussaini followed in third place, riding his own horse, Ciamint, in 69.27s.
Emirati riders took the top two places in the CSIU25-A Speed Class presented by Al Shira’aa, with Saif Owaida Mohammed Alkirbi and Dincky Toy Z jumping into victory in a fast time of 60.00s. This 13-year-old stallion owned by Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club has had a successful season, with multiple Top 10 finishes in recent months. Ali Hamad Al Kirbi finished second on the Al Shira’aa Stables-owned Dubai, jumping clear in 63.16s. Canadian rider Lea Rucker and Macarena 42 went clear in 64.67s to take third place.