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Exciting action at second showjumping in Al Rahba

 

The second showjumping competition of the 2026/2027 season witnessed intense competition over two days at the Olympic arena in Al Rahba Farm, with 50 horses representing government cavalry units and private stables competing across four categories.

Organised by the Oman Equestrian Federation, the event featured classes at fence heights of 100cm, 110cm, 120cm and 130cm.

On the opening day, Sultan bin Hamoud al Touqi won the 130cm class aboard 'Diamondis', while his fellow rider Mohammed bin Hamoud al Touqi claimed the 120cm class on 'Noor Oman'.

Ahmed al Shehhat secured first place in the 110cm class riding 'Avalon', while Sultan bin Mohammed al Yousufi topped the 100cm class aboard 'Ibis'.

On the second day, Khalid bin Darwish al Subhi won the 130cm class on 'Concerto', while Haidar Anwar al Rashid took the 120cm class riding 'Gowidam'. Sultan bin Saif Al Fawri claimed the 110cm class aboard 'Bassam', and Asaad bin Abdullah Al Hasani secured first place in the 100cm class riding 'Desperd'.

The competition concluded with the presentation of awards to the top-placed riders in each category, followed by a victory lap.