Hussain Saeed Haidan clinched the Al Shaqab Champions (130cm) CSI1* class while Faraa Team stood out as best in the second round of the Al Shaqab National Showjumping League which concluded at the Longines Indoor Arena of Al Shaqab on Saturday.
Haidan, riding D Saucedo, topped the One round against the clock event returning the best flawless routine in 65.44secs. Saad Ahmed al-Saad on Fashion des Douits was second (66.58secs) while Thorsten Wittenberg on Casallino 12 finished third (69.85secs).
Mohammad Jaber al-Khayarin, Manager of the Equine Education Department at Al Shaqab, awarded the podium winners.
In the team competition, Faraa team comprising Khaled al-Hadi, Tamim bin Joaan HK al-Thani, Hayfa Hamad al-Thani, Suhaim Hamad al-Yafei and Mohammed Saeed al-Muhannadi claimed the top podium place followed by the Harity and Afreen Team. Hamza al-Kuwari, Corporate Services Director at Al Shaqab honoured the riders with their prizes.
The Junior Champions - Special Two Phases (115cm) class title was bagged by Amer Hamad al-Mansoori, who astride Honolulu Brl clocked clear 27.70 and 34.59secs. Mohammed Faisal al-Marri on Haines was second (29.71 & 38.74secs), and Ahmad Jassim al-Suwaidi, riding Mona Lansia M, third (30.1 & 44.42secs). Hamza al-Kuwari, Corporate Services Director at Al Shaqab awarded the riders of the Junior Champions Class.
Mohammed Faisal Al Marri continued to excel in the Amateur - Special Two Phases (90cm) class taking the top spot. Abdulla Saleh Al Obaidly was second and Alia Raed Alfaddah was third. Mohammed Saeed al-Muhannadi, Abdulaziz Hamad al-Kaabi and Al Qaqaa bin Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani completed the top six podium places. Khalid al -Jehani, Breeding and Show Manager at Al Shaqab, honoured the winners with their prizes.
The Introductory Class - Optimum Time (60cm) saw Abdulaziz Nayef al-Hajri, Tamim Fahad al-Marri, Ibrahim Ahmad al-Hammadi, Saoud Abdulla al-Muhannadi, Alya Ahmad al -Khater and Abdulaziz Ahmad al-Jehani take the top six spots. Lahdan al-Boainain, Equestrian Institute Specialist at Al Shaqab awarded the riders.
The next two Al Shaqab League rounds are scheduled for May 23–24, and May 30–31.
Aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030, Al Shaqab continues its pioneering role in advancing sports and promoting a culture of excellence and innovation in equestrianism through its national showjumping league.
The podium winners of Amateur Class (90cm) after being honoured with their prizes by Khalid Al Jehani, Breeding and Show Manager at Al Shaqab, at the Longines Indoor Arena of Al Shaqab on Saturday.
Riders of the Faraa team on the podium.
