
Erlan Arabian Cup 2017
International ECHAO Arabian Horse Show
Erlan Arabian Cup 2017
International ECHAO Arabian Horse Show
15th - 16 th July 2017
Castle Alden Biesen
Under The Patronage of AL THUMAMA STUD-QATAR
Written by Sonja Smaldone - Photos by: Alessio Azzali
On the 15th – 16th of July 2017 Mr. and Mrs. Everars- van
den Broek held their family run International E.c.h.a.o.
Arabian Horse show under the patronage of Al Thumama
Stud from Qatar. The much-anticipated ‘Elran Arabian Cup’ took
place at the beautiful facilities of Castle Alden Biesen in Bilzen,
Belgium, to date one of the largest heritage sites in Flanders with
thousands of visitors each year. As always, a big number of high
quality horses were entered from all over the world: participants
came from across Europe, the Middle East and the United States
in a peaceful summer setting. The team of the judges included
some of the most famous Arabian horse experts worldwide. For
this edition, they were: Mr. Graham Smith from Australia; Mrs.
Janice McCrea from the United States; Mr. Jerzy Bialobok from
Poland and Mrs. C. Darius from Germany. Judging shows like the
Elran Cup is always a difficult task even for the most experienced
judges. The quality of the horses is always very high and this year
we have seen a beautiful collection of junior horses, together
with some of the famous and well known champions and many
others that made this show one of the most exciting competitions
in Europe. The Disciplinary Commission was ably composed by:
Mrs. Kerstin Wisniowski from Germany; Mr. Gijs Egginck and
Dr. Rob Heijmans both from Belgium. Impeccable in his role of
Ringmaster: Mr. Gerard Oben from Belgium. After the Saturday
classes which had stirred the enthusiasm of the crowds, the Final
Championships were held on Sunday. The tension started to rise
as the contenders prepared for their final exhibition.
First to go was the Yearling Fillies Category sponsored by Hanaya
Stud. With the highest score in the show, the bay ARSENIA OS
(AJ Mardan x Maryse OS) was crowned Gold Champion Yearling
Filly, for the proud and joy of her breeder Gestüt Osterhof and
her owner Ajman Stud. The Silver Champion title went to the
nice grey ASHWAQ AL SHAQAB (WADEE AL SHAQAB x
DIADEMAH) bred and owned by AL SHAQAB MEMBER OF
QATAR FOUNDATION. The Bronze medal was awarded to the
grey TM Galileah (Shanghai EA x Karolina) bred by Jose Orlando
A Teixeira Junior and owned by Mr. Mubarak Al Khashab. The
Yearling Colts Category, sponsored by Al Bidayer Stud, was won
by the chestnut Muntasir J (Excalibur EA x Mississippi J) bred
and owned by Demeersseman Christine. Silver Medal for the
chestnut PICASSO DI MAR (CAVALLI x SG WENDETTA)
bred and owned by SOC. AGR. TRE STELLE S.A.S. di Cristina
C. Bronze Medal for the bay Hatem Athbah (EKS Alihandro x
Esperanzza Al Vent) bred and owned by H.R.H.P. Abdulaziz Bin
Ahmed Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Next to go was the Junior Fillies
Category sponsored by Aljassimya Farm. Gold Medal Champion
the grey DA ALIHANDRA (EKS Alihandro x DA Miss Justice)
bred and owned by Kolnberger Cornelia. DA ALIHANDRA is
truly a beautiful, graceful and refined young filly, whose career
is already full of great success. The Silver Champion title went
to the nice grey Marrakech J (Emerald J x JA Ultima) proudly
owned and bred by Jamar - Demeersseman Christine. The
Bronze medal was awarded to the grey SAFIAT AL SHAQAB
(KAHIL AL SHAQAB x SHALIMAR PRES) bred and owned
by AL SHAQAB MEMBER OF QATAR FOUNDATION. The
Junior Colt Championship brought together a great collection
of young colts. Gold Champion colt was the chestnut Magnums
Volcan K.A. (QR Marc x FS Magnum’s Mado). It was a great day
for Mr. & Mrs. Gheysens who came to the show to support their
incredible young colt. Silver Medal for the chestnut H Pacino
(Vivegas x Exotic Pearl) bred by Chillingworth Claire and owned
by Gallagher Mario. The Bronze Medal went to the bay R’ADJAH
DE CARTHEREY (QR MARC x BADI’AH DE CARTHEREY)
bred and owned by RIGAT CHANTAL. The Senior Mare
Championship was greatly awaited by all. Gold Medal winner
the extremely refined grey mare Pepita (Ekstern x Pepesza) bred
by Janow Poladski Stud and owned by Mr. Mohammed Al Fali.
Silver Medal winner the bay AL ANOOD AL SHAQAB (KAHIL
AL SHAQAB x MISS EL POWER J) bred and owned by AL
SHAQAB MEMBER OF QATAR FOUNDATION. Bronze Medal
winner the ethereal grey ELISA (Baha AA x EAI Safolima) bred
by Yeik Edri and owned by Hanaya Arabians. Finally came the
Stallions! The beautiful bay VAN GOGH AM (Magnum Psyche
x Ynazia HCF) bred by Bedeker Sally and owned by Asayel Stud
gained the Gold Champion Title. The Silver Medal was awarded
to the bay SABEA AL SAHRAA (KORONEC x NOUF AL
THALITH) for the joy and proud of his breeder King ABDULA
BIN ABDUL AZIZ AL SAUD JANADRIYA FAMR and his owner
ATHBAH STUD. The Bronze Medal was given to the chestnut
MUNIR AL ADEYAT (WH JUSTICE x GH MARWANA) bred
and owned by ROYAL CAVALRY OF OMAN. During the show
two other important awards had been given: the Crowds Favorite
and the Best Belgian Participant trophies. The first was awarded
to the colt Magnums Volcan K.A. while the second went to the
colt Marrakech J. With the last champions being announced, an
end came to the 2017 edition of the Elran Cup! We would like to
thank Josy Everars, his family and of course the whole team for a
perfect organization and show setup. The passion and dedication
of the organizers could be seen in every little detail. Respect to
the judges and handlers who did their best to judge and present
the horses at their very best!