A lot of thrills and spills

THE BREEF end-of-season Show Jumping Championship on Saturday had plenty of thrills and spills and even a touch of motoring success.
It started with the Junior 1 in which Ahmed Isa claimed his first victory of the day astride the talented Tutu.

Junior 2 was a two-phase class with riders competing in both. The points were added up at the end of the second phase and Ahmed Isa once again triumphed in this class riding Osina to the top podium position.
Ali Abdulrasool with his super cool horse, Chilli, took home first prize in Adult 1.
The final class was held over two rounds, on two different courses and riders competed in both rounds with their points being combined over both. 
It was an excellent competition and the final round had spectators on the edge of their seats, one of the riders to go clear in the first round held on to his lead to claim victory in the second. Sami Ghazwan ended the season as he started it by winning the class with his lovely mare Fairooz and this time he drove his winner’s trophy home in a new car awarded by Montreal Car Showroom.
The event coincided with the National Show Jumping Course Designing Seminar.  The seminar hosted by Atef Shawky a 3* FEI course designer started on Friday with theory sessions continuing the next day and practical sessions held at the championships.

Currently in Bahrain is Karen Whiston BHSI, British Riding Instructor and 3-Day Eventer.
Karen also has an approved RWYM Biomechanics Coach attaining UKCC Level 3, with a career spanning 35 years competing in affiliated eventing competitions covering the disciplines of cross country, show jumping and dressage. 
Competitive successes have included being placed at Blenheim International CCI*** Horse Trials, competing at Gatcombe British Open and Medium Level Dressage.  Along with training both riders and horses, Karen still competes today.
Karen will be hosting four clinics and riding lessons which will be held at the Twin Palms Riding Centre. 
Clinics are:
Today - Jumping in grids & rider biomechanics, off-horse exercises to improve jumping.
Tomorrow - Jumping combinations, improving contact & developing a softer rein contact, sign confidence & goal-setting.
Lessons will be conducted until Sunday. Contact Jasbir 39647621 for more details.
l Twin Palms Riding Centre will be hosting its Easter Pony Camp on Monday, from 9am to noon. It’s a perfect place for your pony-mad children to spend their morning, doing what they like best being with ponies, grooming, riding, theory and, most importantly, fun.
Contact 39566809/39687755 for more information and booking.
l Shakoora Riding Centre will be hosting an Open Show Jumping on Friday, starting at 9am.
With trophies and prizes in all classes, all entrants will be included in a raffle draw and one lucky person will ride away with a new saddle.
There will be three classes and all will be mixed. Class 1, 60/70cm - one round timed. Juniors awarded separately in this class only; Class 2, 80/90cm - take your own line; Class 3, 90-100cm, accumulator class with joker standing at 110cm.
Rules and regulations apply and appropriate competition clothing is required, including riding helmet and boots.
Entries must be submitted to Shakhoora Riding Centre by today.
l The Dilmun Riding Stables will also be hosting Easter activities. Pony camp mornings will run today and tomorrow, followed by Sunday to next Wednesday from 8am to 10am. Mornings will include a daily dressage lesson and routines to music, stable management and preparing ponies for shows. On April 26, at 4pm, the pupils will perform. Open to children, aged five and above.