Longines Hathab -- Qatar Equestrian Tour: Mohammed Nasser Al Qadi and Cyrine Cherif off to winning starts

October 15, 2021

Doha: The fifth edition of the Longines Hathab -- Qatar Equestrian Tour kicked off on Friday. Mohammed Nasser Al Qadi on GALWAYBAY MERBREAKER won the first round on and pocketed QAR 5,000.00 in the Small Tour category.

In second place came Khalid Mohammed Al Emadi on HERMES VAN DE MEERSEN and won QAR 4,000.00, while Mohammed Jabor Al Naimi on BAINA came third and collected QAR 3,000.00.

In the Medium Tour, Cyrine Cherif continued her impressive run of last year by winning the first round. Riding on Brennus VILLELONGUE she finished first and collected QAR 7,500.00.

Jaber Rashid Al Amri on CANAVARO DE MUZE (E.T.) came second and collected QAR 6,000.00, while Salmeen Sultan Al Suwaidi on GUILDER'S EMPIRE OF THE SUN came third and pocketed QAR 4,500.00

The competition, which is organized and hosted by the Qatar Equestrian Federation and Al Shaqab, a member of the Qatar Foundation, will run for seven months, concluding in May 2022 and are being held at the Qatar Equestrian Federation and the Longines Arena in Al Shaqab.

These season two additional legs- increased from 12 to 14 - to make it more challenging for the riders..

“The increase in the number of rounds is to meet the increasing need of jockeys to participate in local championships and competitions, enabling them to prepare for the international championships listed in the calendar of the Qatar Equestrian Federation. It will also help us to accommodate the steady increase in the number of participating jockeys from season to season, as well as providing a greater opportunity for fans of equestrian sports in Qatar to enjoy the competitions and the events accompanying them,” Ali bin Yousef Al Rumaihi, Director of the Qatar Equestrian Tours Championship, said.

Al Rumaihi noted that Qatar Equestrian Tours plays a vital role in the equestrian community as the leading local competition series in the country.

“The competition seeks to achieve its vision of being a series of local equestrian competitions aimed at inspiring the new generation of riders in Qatar and encouraging them to become global champions as well as raising awareness of the importance of equestrianism as part of the history of the State of Qatar and its ancient traditions.”

“It is no coincidence that at the same time as the championship is growing in popularity, we are also witnessing a growing interest in equestrian sports, particularly among the youth of Qatar. This interest must be nurtured and promoted, and we are confident that the Qatar Equestrian Tours will continue to provide a platform for Qatari riders to showcase their talents and inspire equestrian enthusiasts,” Al Rumaihi added.

The Longines Hathab Tournament - Qatar Equestrian Tours aims at raising the level of equestrian sport among Qatari youth and residents, encourage private stables and horse owners to participate in competitions, acquire and train horses, as well as educate the community about the importance of equestrianism.

The Qatar Equestrian Tours offers organized competitions to ensure the continuity of holding local equestrian championships. This series allowed setting clear technical standards for competitions in Qatar, as a points system was applied for each category of the competition.

The importance of the Qatar Equestrian Tours is reflected in the use of the results of the competitions as a reference for selecting riders who will represent the State of Qatar in international competitions and tournaments, and the tournament is open to the participation of both Qatari and resident jockeys.

The tournament includes showjumping and dressage competitions and consists of different levels - from the Future Riders level, the Small Tour, the Medium Tour, the Big Tour and the Open class besides team competitions.

Small Tour Results

Mohammed Nasser Al Qadi on GALWAYBAY MERBREAKER wins QAR 5,000.00

Khalid Mohammed Al Emadi on HERMES VAN DE MEERSEN wins QAR 4,000.00

Mohammed Jabor Al Naimi on BAINA wins QAR 3,000.00

Mohammed Jabor Al Naimi on NAVILLE Z wins QAR 2,000.00

Mohammad Hazim Abara on CARPORT wins QAR 1,400.00

Mohammed Nasser Al Qadi on VLACIDO wins QAR 1,100.00

Yaqoub Nasser Al Mass on FRAPPANT wins QAR 800.00

Haya Khalid Al Hitmi on DUSTY wins QAR 600.00

Haider Salim Khan Tarin on NEWS BOY wins QAR 600.00

Mohammed Rashid Al Amri on CORNETT DES FORRETS wins QAR 500.00

Faleh Suwead Al Ajami on ULANO wins QAR 500.00