Show Jumping Opening Ceremony-Abu Dhabi

Flags rose, horses thundered in formation, and the sand shimmered beneath golden light. For the Abu Dhabi Show Jumping Championship, Tony was brought in to direct and choreograph the event’s prestigious opening flag parade and equestrian spectacle—featuring the elite Z7 horse team.

This was no ordinary ceremony. It was a dance between grace and power, tradition and theatre. Tony carefully choreographed both human and horse movement, syncing riders, dancers, and national symbols in a performance that celebrated heritage with cinematic flair.

The challenge was choreography that respected the discipline of equestrian sport while adding performative richness. Tony mapped the entire arena as a moving stage, designing sequences that highlighted the elegance of the horses, the pride of the riders, and the flow of the flags—all to a stirring soundtrack built for grandeur.

The result was regal, rhythmic, and deeply rooted in respect. A fusion of art and equine excellence that elevated the championship into something mythic.