Verona:The sixth leg of the third edition of the Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup (EAHGC) concluded at the Veronafiere exhibition centre in Verona, Italy. The event featured 96 horses from around 70 owners and coincided with the renowned Fieracavalli international exhibition, a leading gathering dedicated to horses and equestrian activities.
According to Wam, the EAHGC series is overseen by H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad Al Nahyan, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Arabian Horse Society (EAHS) and Chairman of the EAHGC Higher Organising Committee. The series aims to support Arabian horse owners and breeders, preserve the breed's heritage, and promote international cooperation within the Arabian horse community.
Mohamed Ahmed Al Harbi, Director-General of EAHS, attended the final day's competitions and took part in the awards presentation alongside Giovanni Sacripanti, Director-General of Fieracavalli Verona, and Francesco Santoro, President of the Italian Arabian Horse Association.
In the Yearling Fillies Championship, Alyssya By Tresca, owned by Az. Agr. Tresca di Filippini Giancarlo, won gold. Arosa El Tini, owned by Stefan Gallmetzer, took silver, while Samira AVA, owned by Az. Agr. AV Araby di Vitaro Alberto, secured bronze. In the Junior Fillies Championship, Marilyn Gallaria, owned by Stephan Pramstrahler, won gold, followed by Pamelah O in silver and Aleph Malvina in bronze.
Rafinna PPJ, owned by Giuseppe, secured gold in the Mares Championship, with Euphorika and Shakira By Rasheed taking silver and bronze, respectively. Ebtihajj M, owned by Alexandra Lebedeva, claimed gold in the Yearling Colts Championship, followed by All Mydream and Al Aslan.
Ushuaia TMA, owned by Tonino Marinello, won gold in the Junior Colts Championship. El Draco RA, owned by Czeslaw Józef Golaszewski, claimed gold in the Stallions Championship, with Abha Ejar and Hermes SCAH securing silver and bronze, respectively.
The Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup aims to provide a platform for showcasing the finest bloodlines and exchanging expertise among owners and breeders globally. The Verona leg's significance was enhanced by its association with the Fieracavalli exhibition, fostering international connections and promoting the Arabian horse's distinguished status worldwide.