Bassem Mohammed Leads Wathnan Jumping’s Campaign at MET Oliva with a Clear Round
Mdmar – Oliva – Spain
Qatari show jumping star Bassem Hassan Mohammed has made an encouraging start to Wathnan Jumping’s campaign at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour (MET) in Oliva, Spain, producing a clear round aboard Reflex van’t Ruytershof in the Gold Tour competition.
The appearance marks the beginning of a two-week competition programme for Mohammed and his horses, Reflex van’t Ruytershof and Wathnan Chaccball, as they prepare for the upcoming international show jumping season in Doha.
Promising Opening Performance
Mohammed delivered a confident performance with Reflex van’t Ruytershof, completing the course without faults in the Gold Tour.
The clear round provided a positive opening to the team’s Spanish campaign, highlighting the developing partnership between horse and rider as they build competitive fitness and readiness ahead of their forthcoming international commitments.
The Oliva competitions offer an important opportunity for Wathnan Jumping to assess its horses under international competition conditions while fine-tuning technical performance and consistency.
International Competition in Oliva
Hosted at the Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova, the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour is an established international show jumping circuit attracting riders and horses from across Europe and beyond.
The current Autumn MET II features CSI3* international competitions, alongside CSI1* classes and events for young horses.
The current competition week runs from 3 to 8 November 2026, followed by another week from 10 to 15 November.
Building Towards Doha
Wathnan Jumping’s participation in Spain forms part of the team’s preparations for the upcoming international season in Doha.
The two-week programme offers Mohammed the opportunity to continue developing his partnerships with Reflex van’t Ruytershof and Wathnan Chaccball, while gaining valuable competition experience against international opposition.
Following his promising opening clear round, Mohammed will aim to maintain positive performances throughout the Oliva tour and further strengthen his preparations for the international challenges ahead.
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