Erlan Cup 2017

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!