n the presence of Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed
In the presence of His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chief of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court, Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of the Emirates Arabian Horse Society, crowned French jockey Kevin Stout with the gold cup of the 14th edition of the President’s Cup for Show Jumping, a prestigious five-star category. The event was organized and hosted by the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club from April 10 to 13, 2025. The championship was held under the supervision of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), the UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation, and sponsored by Longines, the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, and a group of companies that sponsored the two-star international championship. Crowning the Winners
Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad Al Nahyan, accompanied by Ali Al Shaiba, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club and Chairman of the Championship, and Patrick Aoun, Regional Director of Longines, the Championship Cup sponsor, crowned the top riders with gold, silver, and bronze cups, as well as the riders who placed first in the Grand Prix competition. The Cup competition was attended by a large gathering of dignitaries, officials, and a large audience of show jumping fans, who enjoyed the dazzling display presented by the elite riders participating in the Championship. The closing ceremony featured exciting performances, including a dynamic representation of the relationship between humans and horses throughout history, highlighting the UAE’s interest in this heritage, particularly purebred Arabian horses.\
