Kazakhstan’s Youth and Junior Show Jumping Champions Crowned in Astana

The Kazakhstan National Youth and Junior Show Jumping Championship has concluded at the Argymak Equestrian Complex in Astana.

Over two days of competition, young riders from across Kazakhstan competed in three categories: Children (ages 12–14, 100–110 cm), Youth (ages 15–18, 110–120 cm), and Juniors (ages 16–21, 120–130 cm).

The courses were designed by course designer Tamila Yerkanat.

“We prepared different courses for each age group. The courses varied in their level of difficulty on both days of competition.

I spend most of my time in the arena assessing how accurately I have set the distances between obstacles in combinations. I also try to spend time with the Ground Jury to listen to their feedback.

This year’s championship featured very well-prepared horse-and-rider combinations from different regions of Kazakhstan. The Children’s category had the largest number of participants. We saw promising riders and combinations in every category, which makes me very happy. I wish them all success and continued development in the sport,” said Yerkanat.

Winners and Medalists

Children’s Category:

1st place – Amina Yesey (Cherry)
2nd place – Adelina Koshumbayeva (Alkhatal)
3rd place – Gaziza Abildinova (Spektor-Saigon)

Youth Category:

1st place – Khadiya Sovetkhan (Taskara)
2nd place – Malika Serik (Pobeda)
3rd place – Estella Babayan (Taimaz)

Junior Category:

1st place – Bekzhan Baizhanuly (King Diamond)
2nd place – Islam Islamov (Nesme)
3rd place – Sophie Kozhevnikova (Hiana Blue)