Fourth Leg of Longines Hathab Gets Underway with Exciting Opening Day

Mdmar – Doha

The fourth leg of the 10th edition of the Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour got underway on Thursday at the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s indoor arena, featuring the Amateur Tour at 100cm followed by the Silver Tour at 130cm.

The tour is organised by the Qatar Equestrian Federation in partnership with Al Shaqab and runs until June 2027.

In the Amateur Tour, Maryam Abdulkarim Abd claimed first place, clocking 27.78 seconds aboard Jumbo. Al Qa’qa bin Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani finished second in 28.41 seconds aboard Early Star, while Nawwar Talal Al Otaibi took third place in 29.2 seconds aboard Quillinec. Ahmed Al Badawi, Chairman of the Championship’s Jury, presented the awards to the winners.

In the Silver Tour, Sireen Sharif secured first place in 54.18 seconds aboard Gemagin. Mohammed Saeed Haidan finished second in 58.12 seconds aboard Quick Bill, while Amer Hamad Al Mansoori came third in 58.57 seconds aboard Normamorka. Khalid Sanad Al Nuaimi, a member of the Championship’s Organising Committee, presented the awards to the top three riders.

Competition continues on Friday with the Future Riders class at 70cm, using the optimum-time format, followed by the Open Tour at 110cm. The day will conclude with the individual and team Gold Tour competitions at 140cm, featuring a single round against the clock.

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