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The event featured nine open competitions over two days, with special two-phase classes on 18 July and single-round classes on 19 July. A total of 153 riders and 253 horses competed at the Sharjah venue.
The competitions were attended by Sultan Mohammed Khalifa Al Yahyai, Member of the Board of Directors of the UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation and Director General of Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club, who crowned the winners alongside international judge Khalil Ibrahim, President of the Ground Jury.
In the first open 1.40m single-round class of the summer season, riders from Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club dominated the competition, which attracted 15 entries.
Emily Mer Vold claimed victory aboard Hidalgo VH, completing the course clear in 68.82 seconds. Mohammed Fadi Al Zbeibi finished aboard Shakonto Blue PS in 63.46 seconds with four penalty points, while Fahad Ibrahim Al Harmoudi also incurred four penalties aboard Free Core, finishing in 75.33 seconds.
In the opening day's open 1.30m two-phase class, 38 riders competed, with 12 producing faultless rounds. Amr Gamal Mohammed, riding Zazo Z for Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club, claimed first place before completing a double the following day by winning the 1.30m single-round class aboard Karenda S, in which 26 riders competed and eight finished clear.
The 1.20m two-phase class attracted 50 riders, with 23 completing both phases without faults. Ali Mufrej Al Karbi, riding Levita for Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club, took top honours. In the 1.20m single-round class, 55 riders competed, with 23 producing clear rounds. Laith Kamel Suleiman won aboard Kuma for Al Habtoor Polo & Equestrian Club, completing a double after earlier winning the 1.05–1.10m single-round class aboard Utah 31, where 57 riders competed and 13 finished clear.
The classes for five- and six-year-old young show jumping horses over 1.05–1.10m fences featured 12 horses, with Dushika, ridden by Aref Ahmed Al Ahli of Emirates Equestrian Centre, taking first place. In the second class at the same height, 13 horses competed, with Mazen Qassar of Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club, emerging victorious.
The open 1.05–1.10m two-phase competition attracted 66 entries, with 10 riders completing both phases without faults. Ashraf Mohammed Othman, riding Las Vegas for Al Dana Stables, secured first place.
The opening 80–90cm ideal time class saw 62 riders compete, with 22 completing the course without faults. Amanda Lewis, riding Novoman for Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club, claimed first place, while Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club riders secured the remaining places from second to seventh.
In the second day's ideal time class, 54 riders took part, with 15 producing clear rounds. Aleksandra Wanda, riding Dark Blue for Romano Equestrian Club, claimed first place.