Abu Dhabi: Shaikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan Al Nahyan won the first place in Class 3: B1, A2 category show jumping championship, held over the weekend at the Ras Al Khaimah Equestrian Club.
Riding Tinka Bell, Shaikh Shakhboot, from the Emirates Heritage Club, finished the first round with jump-off in 34.18 seconds without any faults.
The second place went to Abdullah Humaid from Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club. Humaid finished the round in 34.35 seconds riding Tip Top, with no faults.
The third place was won by Adel Khamis from Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club who clocked 37.66 seconds astride E'Clair Day, with four faults.
As many as 39 riders participated in this show jumping event, organised by the UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation. While 13 riders withdrew, seven riders were placed and five riders were eliminated.
In Class 6: B1, A2 (one round with jump-off), Sulaiman Al Anbar clinched the first position. Sulaiman, from the Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club, cleared the rounds in 37.49 on Rawthah.
Other results: Class 2: C2 (speed class): 1. Salim Ahmad Al Suwaidi, Natali, Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club, 52.28 seconds, 2. Rashid Mohammad Al Rumaithi, Icard De Bois, Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, 52.80 seconds, 3. Salim Ahmad Al Suwaidi, Suzuki Ratkerani, Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club, 57.15 seconds. 45 riders participated, six riders were placed and 20 riders withdrew. Class 5: C1 (one round with jump-off): 1. Salim Ahmad Al Suwaidi, Natali, Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club, 28.03 seconds, 2. Salim Khamis Al Suwaidi, Heros De Sedi, Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club, 32.90 seconds, 3. Salim Ahmad Al Suwaidi, O'Neil My Immortal, Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club, 32.90 seconds. 39 riders competed, five were placed and 15 withdrew.
