HAG-LATOU – 2025 WAHO Trophy Winner – Austria

HAG-LATOU black gelding, 2005. (BS Black Lover / SW Nabila Sheitan). Breeder: Maria & Franz Hagmair. Owner: Manuela Kainsner. Strain: Kehailan Dajani (Mlecha, 1840)

The Verband der Vollblutaraber-Zuchter Osterreich have awarded the 2025 WAHO Trophy to the 20 year old gelding Hag-Latou.

Citation from the Society:

Awarding Hag-Latou the WAHO Trophy was a tribute to a career marked by consistency at the highest levels, illustrating the Arabian’s famed athleticism and enduring spirit. His list of recent achievements is impressive, proving that age is merely a number for this equine athlete:
• 2023: Vice-European Champion and All-Around Champion Amateur in Trail.
• 2024: 3rd Place at the Austrian National Championships (ÖM) in Western Pleasure.
• 2024 & 2025: Austrian National Champion in Trail.
• 2025: 3rd Place at the European Championships (EM) in Western Pleasure.

Beyond the show ring, this champion embodies the ideal Arabian temperament. His delightful versatility extends to showcasing numerous circus lessons as a true crowd-pleaser. Furthermore, he serves as a trustworthy and reliable children’s riding horse, demonstrating the gentle nature and bombproof character for which the Purebred Arabian is cherished.

His remarkable career, which includes two decades of active competition, makes him the perfect recipient for the WAHO Trophy. He is a shining example of the breed’s health, resilience, and adaptability, proving that the Purebred Arabian is not only a horse of beauty but also an outstanding performance partner for riders of all ages and disciplines.