Shehhi reigns supreme at President's Cup for Endurance

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Ahmed Saleh Al Shehhi aboard Arizona de Sao dominated the 160km President of the UAE Endurance Cup held at Emirates Global Endurance Village in Al Wathba in Abu Dhabi.

The event was held under the patronage of Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Presidential Affairs.

396 riders from UAE and other countries took part in the cup.

Shehhi, representing Al Bawadi stables, won the prestigious title after covering the distance in 6:09:08 hours, with an average speed of 26kms per hour.

Abdullah Ghanem Al Marri finished second with a time of 6:09:10 hours and Saif Al Mazrouei took third spot.

Major General Dr Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, President of the Emirates Equestrian Federation, Musallam Al Ameri, Director General of the Village, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Nawaf Al Thani, President of the Endurance Racing Club of Qatar, and Mohammed Al Hadhrami, Director of Events in the Village, graces the presentation ceremony.

Major General Dr Raisi expressed happiness over the success of the 23rd edition of the Cup.

“Equestrian sport in the country has enjoyed great support from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and with the close follow-up of Sheikh Mansour,” said Dr Rais.

He also congratulated the winners of the competition.

Hadrami hailed the cooperation of all participants with the organizing committee of the President's Cup, which led to the success of the event.