Soukaina Ouaddar
Soukaina Ouaddar is a Moroccan show jumper. She competed at several Moroccan National Championships and rode at top level in Morocco. She works at the Royal Moroccan Federation of Equestrian Sports in the Communication Department.
Early life and education
Soukaina began riding at the age of 8 or 9, despite not having an initial attraction to horses. Her interest was nurtured by her mother, who owned a breeding farm, and she aspired to follow her father’s career path. She trained under Farid Amanzar, a former student of her father.Between 2017 and 2019, she pursued her studies in communication at the American University Al Akhawayn in Ifrane while continuing her equestrian career.
Equestrian career
Soukaina competed in her first Grand Prix at a height of 1.45 meters at the age of 18, maintaining an average of two competitions per month. In October 2015, she secured her first international show jumping victory at the CSI1* Rabat, a stage of the Morocco Royal Tour, during the 32nd edition of Rabat Horse Week, finishing ahead of Amine Bennis and Majid Djaïdi.In March 2018, she participated in the Talents Hermès category at the prestigious Saut Hermès competition, marking her debut in the event and the first representation of Morocco in this category. Later, in June 2018, she won the Feu Sa Majesté Hassan II prize at the official show jumping competition of the Royal Guard at Méchouar in Touargua.