Top riders after the two events held at Qatar Equestrian Federation (QEF)’s Indoor Arena pose for photographers at the prize distribution ceremonies. The first round of the Future Riders Championship attracted dozens of young riders.
DOHA: Young rider Ghanim Nasser Al Qadi astride Orlando Du Tillard topped the field in the 100cm round with jump off at the Indoor Arena of the Qatar Equestrian Federation (QEF).
Tamader Said Al Marri, who was riding Venda F, finished in second spot whereas Al Qaqaa (Socrates) secured the third spot in the first round of the Future Riders Championship.
Merdef Mohammed Al Qashouti (Senna Van De Helle) was fourth.
Earlier, Rashid Ali Al Saaq (Lucas 149) topped the 60cm class (optimum time).
Hamad Salem Al Qashouti (Acharhia) finished second while Hussein Abdul Karim (Senna Van De Helle) was placed third.
Saeed Hamad Al Shamsi (Luna) was fourth while Ibrahim Mohammed Al Marri (ideal D’Ami VD Watering) was fifth.
According to Khalid Safar Al Hajri, Secretary-General, QEF, the new season has kicked off.
“It will be a busy season for our riders with numerous competitions to be held over the next few months,” Al Hajri informed the media yesterday.
“The QEF takes great pride in the development of the sport with the backing and support of Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. QEF President Hamad bin Abdulrahman Al Attiyah continues to be heavily involved in boosting the development of Qatari riders,” Al Hajri said. “Last year our riders did really well at events like the Miami Grand Prix where Bassam Hassan made Qatar proud with his performance,” Al Hajri said.
“I would like to thank the media for promoting our show jumping events in the right spirit. The more media spotlight our riders get, the better it is for their moral,” he added.
Drawing huge crowds, the QEF Outdoor Arena also staged two key events in March including the 2015 Emir Show Jumping Championship Sword which was held under the patronage of Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. In January, QEF staged an international series leg that also was keenly followed by the fans.
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