Qatar's riders shine at ‘Summer Showcase' equestrian festival in the Netherlands
The event saw a strong Qatari presence, with several young and junior riders standing out thanks to their high-level skills and technical proficiency across a range of competition categories, from 60 cm to 110 cm.
This participation forms part of the team's broader preparation plans for the upcoming season, aimed at gaining valuable experience through exposure to elite-level international competition.
In the 110 cm one-star category, riders Mohammed Faisal Al Marri and Ahmed Ali Al Jaber impressed with powerful performances that reflected their strong technical readiness.
Fahad Mansour Al Mahmoud also stood out in the 110 cm round, competing with confidence in a highly competitive field.
The 100 cm category featured notable results from Qatari riders including Qaqa bin Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Abdullah Mohammed Al Marri, Sultan Jassim Al Suwaidi, Abdullah Ahmed Al Musaifri, Khalid Jassim Al Suwaidi, Abdullah Ahmed Al Khalifi, Yousef Abdulrahman Al Muftah, and Ali Omar Al Ansari. All showcased promising technical levels, signaling steady progress in their training development.
In the 80 cm round, Qatari riders Ghanem Thamer Khalifa Al Maadadi, Hamad Mohammed Al Marri, Salman Faisal Al Marri, Issa Abdullah Al Ghanim, and Tamim Ghanem Al Maadeed delivered confident and composed performances on the course.
Meanwhile, riders Salman Faisal Al Marri and Hessa Al Jaber excelled in the 60 cm category, demonstrating remarkable poise and control throughout the competition.
These results reflect the efforts of Qatar Equestrian and Modern Pentathlon Federation, along with Al Shaqab Academy, in nurturing talent and refining the skills of Qatari riders of all ages through a comprehensive development program aimed at building a strong foundation for the sport both locally and internationally.
The participation also underscores the Qatari team's ongoing commitment to competing in international events, paving the way for further success in the near future and solidifying its stature in the global equestrian arena.
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