A show jumping competitions dedicated to the National Holiday of the Turkmen Horse were held at the open arena of the equestrian complex in Ashgabat, reports the “Neutral Turkmenistan” newspaper today.
14 riders took part in the sports event organized by the State Association “Turkmen Atlary”, the Equestrian Federation of Turkmenistan.
The tournament was held according to the rules of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI). The route of the first round consisted of 12 obstacles up to 110 centimeters high. Athletes had to make 15 jumps, since in addition to single barriers, two systems were included, consisting of two and three obstacles. As a result, the athletes who performed cleanly, that is, “by zeros”, or scored the least number of penalty points, went to the second round. Only 8 competitors could become them.
The second round also consisted of 12 obstacles and 15 jumps, but now the maximum height was at around 120 centimeters. This stage of the competition was passed by 7 riders.
In the third round, a speed jump was held. Here it was necessary to overcome seven barriers 130 centimeters high with minimal disturbances and at the same time show the highest temporal speed.
The winner of the tournament was a student of the Turkmen Agricultural University Serdar Garajayev on an Ahal-Teke horse named Toychi. The silver medalist was a student of the Turkmen State Institute of Physical Culture and Sports Ihlas Chopanov on the horse Altynkhan, and the bronze went to Annadurdy Ballyev on the Terbash Ahal-Teke horse belonging to the Ahal-Teke Equestrian Complex of the President of Turkmenistan.
The winners of the show jumping competition will be awarded during the upcoming celebrations on the occasion of the National Day of the Turkmen Horse.
Photo essay: Show jumping competitions held in Ashgabat
