On Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd September 2017, the city of Bergamo had once again the pleasure of hosting the 5th edition of the Purebred Arabian Show E.C.A.H.O. - Category C - International, a show that has made the Promoberg Fair also known in many foreign countries and that, for its technical-organizational part, could count on the strong professional skills of Faustino Scanzi and Mario Fermi assisted by Martino Brizio in his role of Ringmaster and Giancarlo Soresini in his role of Pre-ringmaster. Members of the Disciplinary Commission were: Mrs. Barbara Raso; Mr. Manuel Zanchi (Dott. Vet.) e Mr. Alberto Manerba. Speaker of the show: Mrs. Mirjam Boschini; official photographer: Mrs. Francesca Torrazza while accredited photographers for this edition were: Mrs. Paola Petix and Mrs. Marianna Bonotti. The enthusiasm of Dr. Carlo Conte, Director of Promoberg, was great : ‘An optimal base, he said, so that both the Fair in general and the part more strictly linked to the PSA Championship will remain in the future as key events in the calendar”. Being a C International show we could admire subjects coming from both the rest of Europe and from Arabian countries. Many specimens of this wonderful breed entered the competition giving the public audience much entertainment in a sparkling September atmosphere. The judges called to score our Purebred Arabians were: Mrs. Valdez Christina (ESP); Mr. Hamza Ahmed (EGY); Mr. Gear Eric (FRA) and Mr. Pittaluga Marco (ITA). After the Preliminary Categories the tension of the contenders ran high and hearts became more heated when the Grand Final kicked off. As tradition allows, the females made their debut in the arena. In the Yearling females category, it was the cute filly SS ESENA by the famous Kahil Al Shaqab x Escalada, bred and owned by Stigler Stables, to put her hoof down and earn the gold medal. Silver medal for the bay SS FROZEN (Kahil Al Shaqab x SS Psyches Chicane), also born in and belonging to the Stigler family. Bronze for Italy with BELLA VIKTORIA (Vitorio To x Janeira) for breeder and owner Bossalini Nicoletta. In the Junior fillies category, undisputable victory of the gorgeous gray RADEGONDA BY TRESCA (Shanghai EA x Del Mar Crispy) born on Tresca Stables and owned by Sparapan Amadio. Silver medal for SARA AL NAYFAT, a daughter by Wadee Al Shaqab x Dhyana Hyana K, bred in Italy at Arabian Inspiration Stables and owned by Naif Mohammed Al Masoud Al Mubark. The bay MB DOHA, bred on the farm of Michael Byatt and owned by Abdulla Hamad HA Al Attiya Stables, was awarded the bronze medal. In the Senior mares category, gold medal for the gray NOFT AL NAYFAT, daughter of Ajman Moniscione x Eagleridge Passionata, bred at the Stables of Cindy McGrown and Mark Davis and owned by Naif Mohammed Al Masoud Al Mubark. Silver medal for JUWANDA OS, a wonderful daughter by WH Justice (et Shak Lavanda), bred in Germany at the Stockle Gestut Osterhof Stables and owned by Talal Sh Ar Alkazemi. The mare CREOLA LC (Ajman Moniscione x Cleopatra LC) bred in Italy at the Stables La Campagnola and owned by Scah Arabians, won the bronze medal. In the Yearling colts category, gold medal for the cute D ZEIDAN (Fa El Rasheem x Renza EL Yllan) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. Silver medal for SS LEONIDAS (Kahil Al Shaqab x Psychic Lady) born and bred in Italy at Stigler Stables. Bronze medal for MANSOUR AL KHOR, a son of Wadee Al Shaqab and Rumaitha AL Zobara, bred and owned by KHOR Stables. In the Junior Colts category, the gold medal went to the bay QS MARZIO, a son of Emerald J and Nawal By Apolo, bred and owned by Qirat Stud of Morando Giovanni. Silver medal for SHAMAN AL MAR, (Ajman Moniscione x Selis Shaklina) bred by Marino Alessandro and owned by Antonella Gaetani. The chestnut EMAGNUM MONISCIONE (Magnum Psyche x Emarra Moniscione) bred and owned by Buzzi Giancarlo, won the bronze medal. In the Senior stallions category, gold medal winner, D Khattaf, a son of world famous and award-winning Royal Colors and D Jowan, bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. Second and silver medal for EB CRISTAL (Hasman Gyo x Be Kimmorocca) bred and owned by La Speranza Stables. The bronze medal went to Vittorio Gentili Stables and his handsome FREE GANGES, a son of Mundher Al Shaqab and Basma Pasb. Besides these six world titles, numerous trophies and special prizes were also held. In the Futurity fillies category, gold medal for AMARANTAS MARIGOLDA (Tf Al Ayad x Tf Lunabred) bred and owned by Dell’Amaranta Stables. In the Futurity colts category, MICHELANGELO REGALIS (Sa Faez Simbad x Nashira By Chawy Na) bred and owned by RE PIETRO, won the gold medal. In addition, in the Great Girls category, the first place on the podium was taken by FER FAIR BLANCA, a beautiful daughter of Wh Justice and Clio Fiera Blanca, bred by Yeguada Ferneno and owned by Ahmad Asa Albabtain Abhal Arabians. In the Great Boys category, it was KZ MASH’HAAR (Al Maraam x Lady Of The Evening) bred by Zirinski Kobi and owned by Rossana Rovida, who won the first place. Purebred Arabians in Bergamo was a Morphology show widely reported in the international circuit and, for all contenders, a test of real competition, but also a manifestation strictly linked to the Arabian horse and the culture that has developed around him. Once again this noble creature has catalyzed upon herself the attention of the public, but how could it be otherwise? A big round of applause, once more, goes to the Organizers who strongly supported these elegant exhibitions and to all participants who did their best indeed. Now, let’s just let the images do the talking…