Fifth Leg of Longines Hathab to Conclude Tomorrow
- Exciting Competition in the Gold Tour
Mdmar – Doha
The second day of the fifth leg of the tenth edition of the Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour took place today. Organised by the Qatar Equestrian Federation in partnership with Al Shaqab, the championship runs until June 2027. The day’s programme at the Federation’s indoor arena featured the Future Riders Tour at a height of 70cm, followed by the Open Tour at 110cm and the Gold Tour at 140cm, with competitions held against the clock for both individual and team categories.
In the Future Riders Tour at 70cm, Nayla Mohammed Abdulrahman Al Marri claimed first place with a time of 15.64 seconds aboard Coco Chanel. Mashael Mohammed Al Thani finished second in 16.17 seconds aboard Malqa, while Nayla Mohammed Al Thani took third place in 16.32 seconds, also aboard Malqa. The winners were crowned by Khalid Sanad Al Nuaimi, member of the championship’s organising committee.
In the Open Tour at 110cm, Ashraf Ouala claimed first place in 26.96 seconds aboard Colinis. Khalid Jassim Al Suwaidi finished second in 27.62 seconds aboard Mona Lancia, while Alia Ahmed Al Khater came third in 28.59 seconds aboard Denver.
In the Juniors category of the same tour, Khalid Jassim Al Suwaidi took first place in 27.62 seconds aboard Mona Lancia, followed by Alia Ahmed Al Khater in second place in 28.59 seconds aboard Denver. Mohammed Abdullah Al Marri finished third in 28.69 seconds aboard Hennessy. Mohammed Saleh Al Marri, Chairman of the Longines Hathab Facilities and Logistics Committee, presented the awards to the winners.
The Gold Tour produced an exciting contest, with Sireen Sharif claiming first place in 55.77 seconds aboard Gemagin Dermanville. Ghanem Nasser Al Qadi finished second in 56.21 seconds aboard Chedington, while Khalid Abdulaziz Al Eid took third place in 57.96 seconds aboard Racker. All three riders completed their rounds without penalties.
In the team competition of the same tour, Bouthaila claimed first place with a combined time of 117.01 seconds. Ajwad finished second in 118.44 seconds, while Al Shaqab Academy took third place with a combined time of 124.77 seconds. The winners were crowned by Khajim Al Athba, Head of the Veterinary and Nutrition Section at the Qatar Equestrian Federation.
The fifth leg will conclude tomorrow, Saturday, with the Future Riders class at a height of 90cm, conducted over two phases, followed by the individual and team competitions of the Bronze Tour at 120cm, also over two phases. The leg will then conclude with the Diamond Tour at 150cm.
The final day will also feature dressage competitions at the Preliminary, Novice and Elementary levels.
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