Show Jumping: Where Skill and Spirit Are Tested

Shyngys Malikzhadar is a Candidate for Master of Sports and a member of the Kazakhstan national show jumping team.
He began equestrian sports at the age of 9, starting with national horse races (baige), and since the age of 14, he has focused on show jumping.

His father, Shalkar Namazov—a Master of Sports of the USSR in eventing and currently a show jumping coach in Shymkent—supported him in pursuing the sport. Since 2018, Shyngys has been training under the guidance of Aset Tolkumbekov.

Not only is he achieving sporting success, but he is also building a career as a coach. Shyngys believes that success depends not only on a rider’s preparation but also on a deep understanding of the horse.

Currently, he is competing with a 9-year-old stallion named Nesme, imported from Europe. This year, the pair won first place in the 130 cm class at the Kazakhstan Cup. Their next goal is to win a Grand Prix.

Key Achievements:

• Winner of the Youth Championship of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2019)

• Winner and medalist of the Kazakhstan Cup and National Championships (2021–2024)

• Winner of World Cup stages in Bishkek (2023) in the 125–130 cm classes; bronze medalist in the 150 cm team event

• Winner of World Cup stages in Tashkent (2023–2024) in the 120–130 cm classes

More victories lie ahead — we wish him continued success and new heights in the world of show jumping!