18-05-2025
Al Shaqab Showjumping League Round Two: Haidan tops champions' 130cm class; Faraa takes team title
Tribune News Network
Doha
Hussain Saeed Haidan clinched the Al Shaqab Champions (130cm) CSI1* class while Faraa Team stood out as best in the second round of the Al Shaqab National Showjumping League which concluded at the Longines Indoor Arena of Al Shaqab on Saturday.
Haidan, riding D Saucedo, topped the One round against the clock event returning the best flawless routine in 65.44secs. Saad Ahmed Al Saad on Fashion des Douits was second (66.58secs) while Thorsten Wittenberg on Casallino 12 finished third (69.85secs).
Mohammad Jaber Al Khayarin, Manager of the Equine Education Department at Al Shaqab, awarded the podium winners.
In the team competition, Faraa team comprising Khaled Al Hadi, Tamim bin Joaan HK Al Thani, Hayfa Hamad Al Thani, Suhaim Hamad Al Yafei and Mohammed Saeed Al Muhannadi claimed the top podium place followed by the Harity and Afreen Team. Hamza Al Kuwari, Corporate Services Director at Al Shaqab honoured the riders with their prizes.
The Junior Champions - Special Two Phases (115cm) class title was bagged by Amer Hamad Al Mansoori, who astride Honolulu Brl clocked clear 27.70 and 34.59secs. Mohammed Faisal Al Marri on Haines was second (29.71 & 38.74secs), and Ahmad Jassim Al Suwaidi, riding Mona Lansia M, third (30.1 & 44.42secs). Hamza Al Kuwari, Corporate Services Director at Al Shaqab awarded the riders of the Junior Champions Class.
Mohammed Faisal Al Marri continued to excel in the Amateur - Special Two Phases (90cm) class taking the top spot. Abdulla Saleh Al Obaidly was second and Alia Raed Alfaddah was third. Mohammed Saeed Al Muhannadi, Abdulaziz Hamad Al Kaabi and Al Qaqaa bin Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani completed the top six podium places. Khalid Al Jehani, Breeding and Show Manager at Al Shaqab, honoured the winners with their prizes.
The Introductory Class - Optimum Time (60cm) saw Abdulaziz Nayef Al Hajri, Tamim Fahad Al Marri, Ibrahim Ahmad Al Hammadi, Saoud Abdulla Al Muhannadi, Alya Ahmad Al Khater and Abdulaziz Ahmad Al Jehani take the top six spots. Lahdan Al Boainain, Equestrian Institute Specialist at Al Shaqab awarded the riders.
The next two Al Shaqab League rounds are scheduled for May 23–24, and May 30–31.
Aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030, Al Shaqab continues its pioneering role in advancing sports and promoting a culture of excellence and innovation in equestrianism through its national showjumping league.
