Al Shaqab International Arabian Horse Show to Begin on Wednesday
Mdmar – Doha – QNA
The Al Shaqab International Arabian Horse Show will begin on Wednesday, with Al Shaqab, a member of Qatar Foundation, hosting the competition from 4 to 7 November at the Longines Outdoor Arena in Al Shaqab. Purebred Arabian horses will compete for the championship titles across various age categories.
The show is classified as an International B event under the regulations of the European Conference of Arab Horse Organizations (ECAHO). Its competitions will be held in accordance with internationally recognised standards, reflecting the organisational and technical quality of Arabian horse shows hosted by Qatar.
The first day’s programme will begin at 3:00 pm and feature 14 classes for newborn fillies and colts, yearling, two-year-old and three-year-old fillies and colts, as well as mares and stallions divided into three age groups: four to six years, seven to 10 years, and 11 years and above.
The show will feature six championship finals covering yearling fillies and colts, junior fillies and colts, mares and stallions. The top three horses in the qualifying classes will advance to compete for the gold, silver and bronze medals in each category.
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The competitions will follow the regulations and requirements approved by ECAHO, governing the participation of eligible horses. Approved veterinary requirements will also be enforced to safeguard the health of participating horses and ensure fair competition.
The event is part of Al Shaqab’s efforts to strengthen Qatar’s international standing in equestrian sport, support owners and breeders of purebred Arabian horses, and preserve their bloodlines. It also highlights the importance attached to Arabian horses as an integral part of Qatari and Arab heritage.
The show will run over four days, concluding next Saturday with the final championships and the presentation of titles and medals to the winners.
Clarify the opening date and weekdayReplace the vague medal wording.
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The “Mdmar” website which was Founded by Khaled Makhlouf in 2007 for horse and equestrian races is keen to cover and follow all competitions related to horses, from show jumping, Horseracing, speed and endurance races, and purebred Arabian horse beauty shows, which belong to the Arab Gulf countries at home and abroad in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, the Sultanate of Oman, and the Kingdom of Bahrain.
