Sultan bin Ahmed crowns Sharjah Ruler's Show Jumping Cup winners

Prize money and top performers

The first-place winner of the Longines Sharjah Cup received a prize of 55,000 euros. The total prize money for the round amounted to 165,000 euros, while the overall prize pool for the championship exceeded 550,000 euros, awarded to the top performers throughout the event.

Second and third place winners

Emirati rider Abdullah Humaid Al Muhairi secured second place with his horse "Chakolo," while German rider Sophie Henners claimed third with her horse "Iron Dames Sinclair." His Highness also honoured the riders who qualified for the World Cup final in Basel, Switzerland, from the seventh regional group. These included three riders from the Middle East—Saudi Arabia's Ramzi Al Dahami, Emirati Omar Al Marzouqi, and Kuwaiti Ali Al Kharafi—as well as two riders from North Africa, Moroccans Abdel Kabir Dar and Sami Sharqawi.

Championship participants and competitions

A total of 169 male and female riders, along with 337 horses from 37 countries, are participating in the championship. They are competing in seven five-star international competitions, all taking place on the sandy outdoor field at the Sharjah Equestrian Centre.

Arab World Cup Show Jumping Series

The event, held in Sharjah, is the fourth qualifying round for the Arab World Cup Show Jumping series. The first round took place at the Al Ain International Championship in December 2024, followed by the second round at the four-star International Sailing Championship in January, and the third round at the Abu Dhabi International Championship later that month.

Entertainment and activities

The championship featured a range of entertainment activities for the audience, including family-friendly shows and performances throughout the event. Highlights included a saxophone performance, light and music displays, a traditional Al Ayala band, a light artist, a police band performance, and a captivating qanun player performance.

Organising committee and family-friendly events

The championship’s organising committee set up a section featuring a variety of restaurants and a bustling market. Daily activities included games, competitions, and giveaways, along with free workshops for children such as colouring, sand drawing, face painting, pony rides, and performances by cartoon characters.

Closing ceremony and guests

The closing competition and winners' ceremony were attended by Sheikh Abdullah bin Majid Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club; Sultan Al Yahyaei, Director General of the Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club; Dr. Ghanem Mohammed Al Hajri, Secretary General of the UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation; representatives of the International Equestrian Federation, numerous championship guests, sponsors, and a large crowd of show jumping enthusiasts.