Third Leg of Longines Hathab Concludes
Mdmar – Doha
The third leg of the 10th edition of the Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour concluded on Saturday evening at the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s indoor arena. Organised by the Qatar Equestrian Federation in partnership with Al Shaqab, the final day featured the Future Riders class at 90cm, the individual and team Bronze Tour competitions at 120cm, and the Diamond Tour at 150cm with a jump-off.
The Future Riders class attracted more than 50 entries. Nasser Hamad Al Thani claimed first place in 19.23 seconds aboard Rosie, followed by Saud Abdullah Al Mohannadi in 19.3 seconds aboard Beyonce. Salman Faisal Al Marri finished third in 19.73 seconds aboard Gothenburg. Saeed Al Rashdi, Deputy Championship Manager, presented the awards to the winners.
In the individual Bronze Tour at 120cm, Khalid Jassim Al Suwaidi took first place in 23.66 seconds aboard Queeny. Khalifa Abdullah Al Attiya finished second in 24.42 seconds aboard Elio, while Abdulaziz Khalid Al Bukhari came third in 25.48 seconds aboard Flexi.
In the team competition, Ajwad claimed first place with a combined time of 54.38 seconds, followed by Al Bidda in 63.16 seconds. Al Shaqab finished third with a combined time of 48.33 seconds. Mohammed Saleh Al Marri, Chairman of the Championship’s Facilities and Logistics Committee, presented the awards.
In the final event of the day, Abdulaziz Fahad Al Eid won the Diamond Tour in 67.88 seconds aboard Q Hayn. Khalid Abdulaziz Al Eid finished second in 68.3 seconds aboard Racker, while Hamad Nasser Al Qadi placed third in 68.19 seconds aboard Nobil. The awards were presented by Khujim Faraj Al Athba, Head of the Veterinary and Nutrition Department at the Qatar Equestrian Federation.
Following the conclusion of the third leg, Saeed Al Rashdi, Deputy Championship Manager, said the technical standard of riders competing in show jumping had been improving noticeably as the season progressed, with strong competition across the different categories. He noted that the tour plays an important role in honing riders’ skills, raising their technical standards and preparing them for international competitions and appearances.
“We are seeing growing participation across the different categories, reflecting increasing interest in show jumping in Qatar,” he added. “This highlights the role of the Longines Hathab Tour in providing a competitive environment that helps riders develop their skills and gain the experience needed to compete at regional and international levels, while also identifying promising talents and supporting their sporting careers.”
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