JEDDAH: Abdullah Al-Sharbatly won the Saudi National Guard Ministry’s showjumping cup at the Jeddah Trio Ranch on Saturday.
Al-Sharbatly told Arab News that the standard had been very high, adding that he was happy to compete in a field of such skilled competitors.
“There are a lot of good Saudi riders, and the sport is developing every year. I am very proud of the national shows. They are at a top level,” he said.
The rider said that the equestrian sport in the Kingdom was the best in the Middle East and the world. Saudis were leading in the sport as they competed at international championships and would continue to improve, he said.
JEDDAH: The Saudi National Guard Ministry’s showjumping cup competition kicked off on Thursday at the Jeddah Trio Ranch, with Abdullah Al-Sharbatly and Dalma Malhas leading a top-class equestrian lineup.
President of the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation H.H. Prince Abdullah bin Fahad bin Abdullah Al Saud: “RAMAKA Championships activities is one of the most important competitions reinforcing the concept of partnership between the private sector and the Saudi Equestrian Federation.”
December 9, 2020, Riyadh: Young Horses RAMAKA Championship for Showjumping 2020 wraps up in Riyadh at the Nimr Equestrian Center following a series of competitions reaching six tournaments during 2020. This round of competitions accounts for additional strides and is held under the auspices of H.H. Princess Sarah Bint Sultan and in collaboration with the Saudi Equestrian Federation.
H.H. President of the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation Prince Abdullah bin Fahad bin Abdullah Al Saud said: