World Class Jumping, Dressage and Para-Dressage

“Welcome to CHI AL SHAQAB 2016! Witness three brilliant equestrian disciplines and skills manifested in the only event of its kind in Asia: Four days of Jumping, Dressage and Para-Dressage; where the best national and international horses and riders will battle for one of the most coveted titles in the equestrian calendar.”

Al Shaqab – Indoor Arena

I was overwhelmed and could not sit still because of the sheer size of the equestrian centre, the people, the horses, and the energy/ excitement in the air.

I was starving but didn’t want to stop to eat for fear I’d miss something because multiple events were happening at the same time. I literally bounced all over the place from watching dressage in the indoor arena, trying to find a program, finding a place to eat without a line up that wasn’t too far from the action, seeing what was happening in the outdoor arena, then back to watch dressage.

Happily, I was able to see some of the Dressage Freestyle to Music.  

Then, I finally settled to watch The Grand Prix Jump Off.

Dressage Grand Prix Freestyle to Music

Patrik Kittel – Deja

SWE – Patrik Kittel – Deja – Placed 1st

Judy Reynolds – Vancouver K

IRL – Judy Reynolds – Vancouver K – Placed 3rd

Bernadette Brune – Spirit of the Age OLD

GER – Bernadette Brune – Spirit of the Age Old – Placed 6th

Al Shaqab – Pedestrian Bridge

Al Shaqab – Warm Up Arena

Al Shaqab – Outdoor Arena

Grand Prix Jumping – Two Rounds With Jump Off

Michael and I stayed for the first round then left to avoid getting caught in traffic.

The event moved so quickly that I lost track of who I photographed.  

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