Jassim Al Jaham Al Kuwari rides Circus.
Doha: Three-time champion in the Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Series in dressage, Jessica Waldon made a winning start to the 2021-22 season combining with 12-year-old bay stud San Francisco in the Medium (Level 1) category at the Qatar Equestrian’s Federation’s indoor arena yesterday.
The 27-year-old Waldon tallied the best score of 67.589 points with the horse and rider displaying good poise, movement and trott. What was remarkable was the submission of the horse to his rider. Waldon’s good show bettered that of runners-up Ali Mohammed Al Marri, who garnered 65.357 points riding chestnut horse Mozardt Des Hayettes X Orphee Des Forets.
Maryam Ahmad Al Boinin on Silvan (bay gelding) finished a close third at 65.179 points.
A delighted Waldon, commenting on her good start soon after the presentation ceremony said, “Pretty great. I didn’t compete last season, so it’s exciting to come back and compete again.”
The rider won Hathab dressage titles in 2017-18, 2018-19, and 2019-20. She didn’t compete last season as she took on judging duties.
She’s happy to be back in the saddle again and thanked her new horse owner for the opportunity.
“It’s a new horse for me, I really liked the way he (San Francisco) went. I am really grateful to the owner of the horse, Alaa Al Khayyat. My partnership with San Francisco has been only three weeks now, so we are trying to figure each other out. I am quite with the pleased with the performance and Inshaallah we will do it even better in the next round,” she said.
The Dressage Prelim (Level 2) competition was won by Jassim Al Jaham Al Kuwari who excelled with Circus, a chestnut gelding. The two topped with a score of 68.611 points, ahead of seasoned rider Asmaa Yasser Mohammed, who with mare Leslie Ann 2) had to settle for the second place with a score of 67.917 points.
Jassim Al Jaham Al Kuwari also claimed the third spot in company of Rythm, a dark bay gelding accumulating 65.833 points.
Al Kuwari was delighted on his top podium and thanked the Qatar Equestrian Federation officials and his coach for helping him achieve a good result.
Results
Dressage, Medium (Level 1), Test 1A
Rank, Horse, Rider, Score
1. San Francisco; Jessica Waldon; 67.589Pts
2. Casal Des Forets; Ali Mohammed Al Marri; 65.357
3. Silvan; Maryam Ahmad Al Boinin; 65.179
Dressage, Prelim (Level 2), Test 2A
Rank, Horse, Rider, Score
1. Circus; Jassim Al Jaham Al Kuwari; 68.611Pts
2. Leslie Ann 2; Asmaa Yasser Mohammed; 67.917
3. Rythm; Jassim Mohammed Al Fahd Al Kuwari; 65.833
