KUWAIT: Saturday will mark the final round of the International Show Jumping Championship which is expected to witness fierce competition for the first grand prize at the height of 145cm.

The Championship is being held at the Arabian Gulf Beach, as there will also be heats at the heights of 110, 125, and 135 cms. The judges’ committee is chaired by Kuwait’s NadharAl-Mustafa and includes Lama Abdulal, Ibtisam Al-Arouri, rider Raghad Al-Dabbous, and International judge from Lebanon Kareem Badarou representing the International Equestrian Federation.

Mohammad Dadallah from Bahrain heads the field of referees that includes Kuwait’s Sharon Al-Quoud, Oman’s Mohammad Al-Kalbani, Dr Yahya Al-Hadban and Jordan’s Ahmad Nassar. Nadar Al-Mustafa said Kuwait Equestrianism is in its best as Kuwait had skilled riders in all age stages and there are large numbers who are turning to this sport.