In a second of worldwide recognition, British Showjumping has awarded HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan for her distinctive contribution to the game of showjumping in the UK. The distinguished award was offered throughout the Agria Royal Worldwide Horse Present at Hickstead, residence to one of many sport’s most iconic and historic arenas.
The award was offered by Lizzie and Edward Bunn, Administrators of Hickstead, and obtained on behalf of HH Sheikha Fatima by HE Mohamed Ahmed Al Harbi, consultant of Her Highness, and Khaula Al Nuaimi, Head of Protocol for HH Sheikha Fatima.
HH Sheikha Fatima, the daughter of the Deputy Ruler of Al Ain and Abu Dhabi, is a passionate advocate for the event of equestrian sport within the UAE and internationally. Along with her dedication to competitors and rider growth, she can be an achieved breeder with a base in the UK. Her mission is to strengthen British breeding by creating her personal stallions, championing the AES studbook, and selling the training and success of younger horses. By her continued help and imaginative and prescient, Al Shira’aa has turn out to be a driving power in worldwide showjumping, supporting younger expertise, sponsoring elite-level occasions, and fostering sturdy partnerships throughout the worldwide equestrian neighborhood.
“It’s an honour to be recognised by British Showjumping. Our mission with Al Shira’aa has at all times been to raise the game and help riders in reaching their highest potential, wherever on the planet they might be,” stated HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
This yr marked a big milestone for the Al Shira’aa Tour, with the inclusion of the historic CSIO5 King George V Gold Cup at Hickstead. Often called one of the crucial prestigious Grands Prix on the planet, the King George V Gold Cup is a crown jewel within the British showjumping calendar. First held in 1911, its addition to the Al Shira’aa Tour is a testomony to the rising affect and attain of the Al Shira’aa imaginative and prescient, which continues to champion excellence and accessibility within the sport.
The Al Shira’aa staff delivered excellent ends in the King George V Gold Cup class. Omar Al Marzooqi, driving Get pleasure from De La Mure, claimed an exceptional second place with a simple double clear 0.86s behind the winner, whereas Abdulla Al Marri, aboard BBS McGreggor, secured a powerful sixth place, additional underlining the depth of expertise inside the Al Shira’aa secure.
This recognition from British Showjumping not solely celebrates the influence of HH Sheikha Fatima’s efforts in the UK, but in addition marks a continued period of collaboration and excellence between the UAE and international showjumping.
The Al Shira’aa Tour now returns to Hickstead for the Al Shira’aa Younger Horse Championships, a key fixture within the growth of future stars, earlier than heading to Turnier der Sieger, set in opposition to the picturesque backdrop of Münster Citadel, Germany, for the CSI4* from 21–24 August.