Fourth Al Fursan Dressage Championship Showcases Skilled Riders Under Royal Patronage
According to Bahrain News Agency, the fourth edition of the championship featured high levels of competition, with skilled riders demonstrating their abilities in horse control and dressage performances. In the Novice category, Maria Germanova secured first place with a score of 74.310, followed by Mahmood Abdulqader in second place with 72.759, and Hanan Al Mahmeed in third with 70.707.
Mohammed Al Omeri won the Elementary category with 71.207, while Redha Al Afoo placed second with 69.483, and Hussain Al Askafi finished third with 69.483. In the Medium category, Oliver Walter claimed first place with 69.143, followed by Mohammed Al Omeri in second with 66.071, and Nazia Al Omeri in third with 66.000.
The Advanced Medium category, the most competitive event, saw Megan Black take first place with 72.115, while Redha Al Afoo secured second with 66.795. The championship is supported by Bapco Energies and Al Salam Bank as diamond sponsors, Binayeh as the platinum sponsor, the Canadian School and STC as gold sponsors, Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) as the silver sponsor, and the Economic Development Board (EDB), SICO Bank, BBK, and Bahrain Marina as bronze sponsors.
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