JS Al Sultan claims gold at the UAE National Arabian Horse Championship

The four-day competition concludes with victories across six categories, reaffirming the UAE's pre-eminence in Arabian horse breeding and the calibre of its equine sector.

The Grand Hall of Boudheib Academy fell quiet as the final results were announced, the culmination of four days of rigorous competition that saw five hundred Arabian horses and their devoted handlers move through the judging rings. JS Al Sultan, representing Al Noor Stud, emerged victorious in the Stallions Championship, a triumph that underscores the exceptional bloodlines and meticulous breeding programmes that distinguish the UAE’s equine community.

Presided over by Mohammed Ahmed Al Harbi, Director-General of the Emirates Arabian Horse Society, the championship drew together 267 owners, breeders and stud managers from across the nation. The scale of the event, with a combined prize purse of AED4.47 million, reflects both the prestige of the competition and the sector’s significance to the UAE’s cultural and economic fabric. The gathering brought together five hundred Arabian horses competing at this premier national championship, each representing years of dedicated stewardship and selective breeding.

Gold medals were distributed across six distinct categories, with each victory telling a story of careful lineage and exceptional conformation. Fahad Yas, owned by Bakheet Saeed Al Ketbi, secured silver in the Stallions Championship, whilst Al Aryam Baree of Al Aryam Arabians claimed bronze. The Yearling Fillies Championship saw Al Aryam Hames, owned by Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, take the top honour, with AJ Saalmah from Amara Stables earning silver and Bhajat Al Noor of Al Noor Stud taking third place.

The Junior Fillies Championship for two and three year olds witnessed D Sdeirah of Dubai Arabian Horse Stud triumph, ahead of Al Aryam Aneeda from Al Aryam Arabians in silver and D Faqeehah, also from Dubai Arabian Horse Stud, in bronze. The Mares Championship brought gold to RK Naderah, owned by Al Jawaher Stud, whilst AJ Najwa of Khaled Al Omairi’s stable claimed silver and Al Aryam Abla of Al Aryam Arabians secured bronze.

Emperor BHM of Bin Humaila Stud prevailed in the Yearling Colts Championship, with RA Al Murr of Ras Al Khaimah Stud taking silver and Sahm Al Dar, owned by Mohammed Al Jawaan Al Shamsi, claiming bronze. The Junior Colts Championship concluded the evening with Ghasham AH, owned by Ahmed Saeed Al Hameli, winning gold, Sarab BHM of Bin Humaila Stud securing silver, and ALA Sinjar, owned by Mohammed Butti Ali Al Abdouli, taking third place.

What it means for Abu Dhabi

The championship’s conclusion reinforces Abu Dhabi’s standing as the epicentre of Arabian horse excellence in the region. The calibre of the competition and the investment demonstrated through the substantial prize purse illustrate the UAE’s unwavering commitment to preserving and advancing Arabian horse breeding traditions. These animals represent not merely sporting achievements but living custodianship of a heritage integral to Emirati identity and culture.

The diversity of winning studs and the geographical spread of competition participants across the nation signal a thriving, dynamic sector that continues to attract breeders and enthusiasts who share a passion for maintaining the highest standards. Through events such as this, Abu Dhabi reinforces its role as a keeper of equine excellence and a global destination for those who understand the profound significance of these magnificent animals.

Report from WAM: https://www.wam.ae/en/article/c31xcp7-sultan-wins-uae-national-arabian-horse-stallions