Hail International Arabian Horse Beauty Championship opens with over 280 horses

The Hail International Arabian Horse Beauty Championship kicked off on Wednesday, under the patronage of Hail Governor Prince Abdulaziz bin Saad bin Abdulaziz, with more than 280 horses participating. The event runs until October 31 and has attracted enthusiasts of purebred Arabian horses and equestrian sports.

The first day featured filly classes for ages one, two, and three years, with participating horses competing for top honors based on Arabian horse beauty standards.

In the Yearling Fillies (A) category, "Ghazlan Al Arab" took first place, followed by "Shomoukh Al Arab" in second, both owned by Ali Mohammed Al Ali from Al Arab Stud. "Orliana Irth" placed third for owner Saeed Khalaf Al Zahrani from Irth Stud, while "Mazoon Al Basqat" came fourth for owner Yousef Abdulrahman Al Khuraiji from Al Basqat Stud for Purebred Arabian Horses.

In the Yearling Fillies (B) category, "Najd Al Marqab" secured first place for owner Ayman Fahad Al Balawi from Ayman Stud. "Sarah Al Kharsan" came second for owner Fahad Mutlaq Kharsan from Al Kharsan Stud, "KH Barzan" took third for owner Abdullah Fahad Al Dosari from FRD Stud, and "Maryam WT" placed fourth for owner Ahmed Fahad Al Turki from Watad Stud for Arabian Horses.

In the Two-Year-Old Fillies (A) category, "Sewar Al Ramz" won first place for owner Hamad Abdulaziz Abdullah from Al Ramz Stud. "Al Jawhara Al Aoun" came second for owner Mohammed Rashid Nasser from Al Aoun Stud, "Hala Farzan" took third for owner Saud Fahad Al Qahtani, and "Basmat Al Nouf" placed fourth for owner Faisal Saad Hafeen from Al Oreib Stud for Purebred Arabian Horses.

In the Two-Year-Old Fillies (B) category, "Najd Al Marqab" again claimed first place for owner Ayman Fahad Al Balawi from Ayman Stud. "Sarah Al Kharsan" was second for owner Fahad Mutlaq Kharsan from Al Kharsan Stud, "KH Barzan" took third for owner Abdullah Fahad Al Dosari from FRD Stud, and "Maryam WT" placed fourth for owner Ahmed Fahad Al Turki from Watad Stud for Arabian Horses.

In the Two-Year-Old Fillies (C) category, "Adhwaa Al Shaqab" took first place for owner Sons of Mubarak Hindi Al Khaldi Company from Al Khawaled Stud. "AK Sabah" came second for owner Abdullah Saleh Mohammed, "Ward Al Waseel" was third for owner Abdullah Fahad Al Dosari from FRD Stud, and "Ahood RG" placed fourth for owner Sultan Mohammed Abdullah from Al Diriyah Stud.

In the Three-Year-Old Fillies (A) category, "Lateefa Al Ameriya" won first place for owner Abdullah Mohammed Al Ameri from Al Ameriya Stud. "Noor Aan" came second for owner Nabil Marzouk Eid from Nasaem Stud, "Ethalia C Delilo" was third for owner Suleiman Jabreen Al Jabreen, and "Fam Marvel" placed fourth for owner Mohammed Abdulaziz Nasser Al Rashid from Al Waha Stud.

The opening day of the championship saw strong attendance and engagement from Arabian horse lovers and visitors, who followed the competitions and accompanying events.

The accompanying activities include "Kheirat Hail," featuring more than 35 booths showcasing agricultural, industrial, processed, and handicraft products from top local producers. There are also specialized booths for equestrian supplies, horse accessories, and related collectibles, enriching the visitor experience and promoting local products.