The opening day of the Ajman International Arabian Horse Championship 2026 showcased fierce competitions, drawing a significant crowd and featuring esteemed owners and stables. The event highlighted the importance of the championship on the calendar of Arabian horse beauty contests, emphasizing the rich heritage of the Arabian breed and its competition at the highest standards. The excitement surrounding the strong competitions on the first day set a vibrant tone for the ensuing days.
Results of the First Day’s Events
The program on the first day comprised nine heats, featuring a total of 128 fillies and mares competing in several categories. These included:
- Category One: Yearling Fillies “A, B, C, D”
- Category Two: Two-Year-Old Fillies “A, B”
- Category Three: Three-Year-Old Fillies “A, B”
- Category Four: Mares Four Years and Older “A”
Highlights from Each Heat
The results from the first heat for yearling fillies “A” revealed that the filly “A L A W Dema,” owned by Mohammed Bati Ali Al-Abdoli, took first place with an impressive score of 90.9 points. Following closely, the filly “B D Najah,” owned by Maali Ali Salem Obaid Al-Kaabi, secured second place with 90.6 points, while “A R Sahar Al Jamal,” owned by Yusuf Mohammed Ali Mohammed Al-Rashid, captured third with 90.3 points.
In the second heat for yearling fillies “B,” the winning title went to “Dorat Al-Zubair,” owned by Sheikh Abdullah Khalid Abdullah Mohammed Al-Thani, who achieved a score of 91.5 points. Second place was claimed by “M Tijaan,” owned by Hamad Salem Ali Salem Al-Hamli, with 90.4 points, while “M. A Thria,” owned by Khalaf Mohammed Khalaf Ahmed Al-Otaiba, finished third with 90.1 points.
The third heat for yearling fillies “C” saw “Balma O,” bred by Al-Shiraa Stables, shine at the top with a score of 91.9 points. The runner-up, “A I Heaya,” owned by Faisal Abdullah Mohammed Shaban Al-Shahi, scored 91.2 points, while “Al-Ariyam Anida,” owned by Al-Ariyam Arabian Stables, took third with 90.9 points.
In the fourth heat featuring yearling fillies “D,” “Zahiya Al-Khalij,” representing Al-Khalij Arabian Horses, clinched first place with 90.6 points. The second-place filly, “M.A Capital,” owned by Abdullah Mohammed Khalaf Ahmed Al-Otaiba, also scored 90.6 points, and “Katya M W N,” from M1 Arabian Horses, claimed third with 90.5 points.
A Strong Outcome for Two-Year-Old Fillies
The fifth heat for two-year-old fillies “Category 2, A” was topped by “Lilian Al-Saad,” owned by Adel Omar Mohammed Al-Marzouqi, who achieved a score of 91.1 points. The second spot was won by “A I Najwa,” owned by Hamad Adnan Abdullah Shaban Al-Shahi, who scored 90.9 points, and “B D Sarah,” owned by Anoud Ali Ahmed Ali Al-Mansouri, finished third with 90.6 points.
With each heat offering its excitement, the sixth heat for two-year-olds “Category 2, B” saw “Sheikha Al-Yah” clinch the top position with a remarkable score of 92.1 points. In second, “S S Rose,” owned by Sultan Mohammed Khalifa Hamad Al-Yahyai, achieved 91 points, while “M K Ghazal,” owned by Mohsen Hussein Hussein Imara, rounded out the top three with 90.4 points.
Three-Year-Old Fillies Shine
In the seventh heat for three-year-old fillies “Category 3, A,” the victorious filly “Wujud Al-Bahia,” owned by Ras Al-Khaimah Stables, soared to first place with a score of 91.4 points. The second position was taken by “R K Nadira,” from Al-Jawahir Arabian Stables, scoring 90.8 points, followed by “Marrakech Ram,” owned by Hamad Seif Said Hamad Al-Zaabi, coming in third with 90.6 points.
The eighth heat for three-year-olds “Category 3, B” highlighted “Isfer I I,” owned by Rashid Ghanem Mohammed Obeid Al-Hajri, achieving 91.6 points for a first-place finish. The second position was captured by “D Nafaiz,” owned by Nayla Hayek, scoring 91.1 points, while “Jamila Al-Hamidia,” owned by Issa Mohammed Issa Boushab Al-Suwaidi, took third with 90.2 points.
Final Heat Results
The concluding heat of the day, featuring mares aged four years and older “A,” crowned “Um Zed Rafiqa,” owned by Khalifa Abdullah Mohammed Thani Al-Nuaimi, as the champion with a commendable score of 91.8 points. In second place was “Jaisal Al-Shiraa,” representing Al-Shiraa Stables with 91.7 points, while third place was secured by “Naya Al-Hamoud,” owned by Ghalia Ali Abdulrahman bin Jaka Al-Mansouri, achieving 91.6 points.
The first day of the Ajman International Arabian Horse Championship undoubtedly set the stage for an extraordinary event filled with inspiring performances and competitive spirit. The strong competitions showcased not only the beauty of these magnificent horses but also the rich culture and traditions associated with Arabian equestrianism.