After a hiatus of nearly four years due to the closure caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the circumstances faced by the country, Faqra Club has resumed hosting show jumping competitions. The club organized an event under the auspices of the Lebanese Equestrian Federation, with a strong turnout of 71 riders from various affiliated clubs, attended by federation members and a crowd of family and game enthusiasts. Faqra Club will host summer equestrian competitions to benefit from the pleasant climate of the area and the lower temperatures, which help mitigate the challenges that heat presents for both riders and horses.
The venue appeared revitalized after the club’s management undertook renovations, which received praise from the participants.
In the results, within the N category, which featured jumps of 85 centimeters and included 25 riders, Saif Diab on "Faverla" from the Lebanese Equestrian Club took first place with a time of 60.87 seconds without errors. He was followed by Hassan Saidani on "Angry" from Horse Hasienda Club in second place with 62.78 seconds without errors, and Lemira Kassar on "Brick" from the Dbayeh Country Club in third with 62.99 seconds without errors.
In the E category, with jump heights of 105 centimeters and participation from 26 riders, Kristina Farah on "Pablo" from the Dbayeh Country Club secured first place with 67.84 seconds without errors. Yasmina Sadiq on "Libanta" from the Lebanese Equestrian Club came in second with 71.64 seconds without errors, while Bilal Kreidi on "Andrio" from Horse Hasienda Club finished third with 73.63 seconds without errors.
In the D category, with jumps of 115 centimeters and a participation of 13 riders, Yasmina Sadiq on "Ivanio" from the Lebanese Equestrian Club ranked first with 74.74 seconds without errors, ahead of Thomas Bitar on "Forlando" from Horse Hasienda Club, who came second with 76.51 seconds without errors. Kinda Khattab on "Kenny" from the Dbayeh Country Club placed third with 78.56 seconds without errors.
In the C category, featuring jumps of 125 centimeters and 10 riders, Joe Aboud on "Catch Me" from the Dbayeh Country Club took first place with 61.37 seconds without errors, followed by Yasmina Sadiq on "Ivano" who finished second with 62.26 seconds without errors. Sarah Hidi on "Adamas" from the Dbayeh Country Club placed third with 68.02 seconds without errors.
The jury was presided over by international judge Samir Soubera, assisted by Myriam Maitala, with the course designed by Nadim Shaib, and timekeeping by Maroun Mhanna.
