IBN MAY – 2012 WAHO Trophy Winner – Finland

IBN MAY, Chesnut gelding, *1996 (Ibn Jahanir / Mazdah). Breeder: Katariina Kurki-Joensuu. Owners: Ira and Mila Munsterhjelm. Strain: Kehailan Rodan (Rodania, 1869).

The Finnish Arabian Horse Society has awarded their 2012 WAHO Trophy to the 16-year old gelding, Ibn May, who has achieved highly commendable results in dressage for several years. Among his achievements, Ibn May has won the Arabian Horse Cup in 2010 and 2011, and he was also Finland’s best Sport Arabian horse in the years 2004 and 2007.

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L-R: Trophy presentation: Ibn May with his 2012 rider, Vilja Nurminen; Sanna Auvinen; owner Mila Munsterhjelm; FAHS president Taina Hindrell.

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Ibn May competing in 2011 with his rider Eeva-Liisa Nurminen.