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.