Mohammed Faisal al-Marri continued his fine form as the Al Shaqab National Showjumping League returned to action with the second round at the Longines Indoor Arena of Al Shaqab Friday.
On the opening day of the two-day leg, young riders impressed with their horse riding skills and al-Marri topped the Future Champions - Table A, Special Two Phases (105cm) class riding brown mare Dusty with aplomb returning flawless routines with best times of 27.38 and 31.60secs.
Finishing a close second on the podium was Khalid Jassim al-Suwaidi astride dark bay mare Khaleesi in 29.84 and 31.97secs respectively. Khalifa bin Joaan al-Thani took the third podium place finishing in 28.24 and 32.25secs respectively on his mount Zion II Vdk, a dark bay gelding.
Earlier, the Introductory Class - Optimum Time (80cm) event was claimed by Hassan Ali al-Marhoon, who with bay gelding Animo's Boy van de Dennehoeve clocked 55.89secs. Hissa Ali al-Jaber on grey mare Guedzanotte du Preau was second (55.79secs) while Alnajla Abdulla al-Khulaifi on Geale was third (55.74secs).
Noora Faisal al-Nasr, Alghala Turky al-Subaey and Moza Hamza al-Kuwari were the other three among the top six.
The opening Introductory Class 1 - Optimum Time (40cm) event was won by Mohammed Fahad al-Kuwari, riding Evidence Du and clocking 36.85secs. Mohammed Ahmad al-Sulaiti on Currabawn Shadow was second (37.91secs), and Jassim Ali Darwish on Vegas De Ray third (38.54secs). Kyra Hopewood, Noora Yousif al-Kuwari and Tamim Misfer al-Qahtani were the other three in the top six.
The Director of Al Shaqab League, Khalid Sanad al-Nuaimi praised the impressive show of both male and female riders. "We are witnessing significant development in their performances from one round to the next. It reflects the tournament's objectives in providing a professional competitive environment that meets international standards.”
He added: "The Al Shaqab League represents a real opportunity for riders to hone their skills and compete at the highest levels. The positive results achieved have contributed to the qualification of a large number of riders to FEI’s Group 7 finals. This is an achievement we are proud of and reflects the success of our strategy to support and develop equestrian."
Mohammed Faisal al-Marri topped the Future Champions 105cm class riding brown mare Dusty with aplomb.
Top six finishers of the Introductory Class 1 Optimum Time 40cm.
