Tag: Qatar

Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Crowns the €325,000 Grand Prix CSI 5* Winners of the Doha International Tour at Al Shaqab

Thrilling €325,000 Grand Prix CSI 5* Marks the Conclusion of the 2025 Doha International Equestrian Tour Event witnesses participation of more than 390 riders from over 33 countries – Public attendance of80,000 over three weeks of competition Doha, Qatar– January 24, 2025 – His Excellency, Sheikh Joaan bin […]

Bassem Hassan Mohammed Makes the Home Crowd Proud at the CHI Al Shaqab CSI 2*

Doha, Qatar – February 23, 2023 – The 2023 CHI Al Shaqab got underway on Thursday at Al Shaqab and the first FEI-level class was claimed by a national equestrian hero. In the €26,200 Speed Challenge CSI 2*, top honours was claimed by Qatar’s Bassem Mohammed on his […]

Ludger Beerbaum & Mila are the Masters in €375,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Doha CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – March 05, 2022 – It was not only a victory but also a coveted golden ticket to the LGCT Super Grand Prix for Ludger Beerbaum (GER) and the striking grey mare Mila in the first Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of the year. Under […]

Maikel van der Vleuten & Kamara van’t Heike are the Fastest in €25,500 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5* at Doha

Doha, Qatar – March 03, 2022 – Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) and Kamara van’t Heike turned on the afterburner to win the €25,500 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5* yesterday on the opening day of the 2022 Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha CSI 5*. A total of 44 combinations […]

Marlon Módolo Zanotelli & Like a Diamond van het Schaeck Shine the Brightest in €148,700 Jump-off Challenge CSI 5* at Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar – February 25, 2022 – A world-class lineup of riders and horses continued to entertain and enthrall the crowds on day two of 2022 Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab, presented by Longines, the premier international equestrian being held at the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab. Organized […]

Denis Lynch & Cornets Iberio Lead the Pack in Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5* at Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar – February 24, 2022 – Denis Lynch (IRL) dashed to victory on the opening day of the 2022 Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab in the Qatari capital. The Irishman teamed up with Cornet’s Iberio to claim top honors in the €25,755 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5*on Thursday at the […]

Peder Fredricson & Hansson WL Fly High & Fast to Win €95,200 Speed Challenge CSI 5* at CHI Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar – February 24, 2022 – The world’s number one showjumper, Sweden’s Peder Fredricson (SWE), soared to victory in the showpiece €95,200 Speed Challenge CSI 5*, as the 2022 Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab, presented by Longines burst into action at the spectacular Longines Arena at Al […]

Hamad Ali Al Attiayah & Clinton Soar to Victory in Grand Prix of Doha CSI 2*-W

Hamad Ali Al Attiayah (QAT) and Clinton won the Grand Prix CSI 2*-W last Saturday during the QNB Qatar International Showjumping CSI 2*-W at the Qatar Equestrian Federation Main Arena in Doha, Qatar. Hamad Ali Al Attiayah (QAT) & Clinton The Qatari rider and the 11-year-old bay Dutch […]

Mubarak Yusuf Al Rumaihi & Vivaldi K Claim QNB Al Rayyan Grand Prix CSI 2*-W

Mubarak Yusuf Al Rumaihi (QAT) and Vivaldi K won the QNB Al Rayyan Grand Prix CSI 2*-W last Saturday during the Al Rayyan International Showjumping CSI 2*-W at the Qatar Equestrian Federation Main Arena in Al Rayyan, Qatar. The Qatari rider and the 16-year-old chestnut Dutch Warmblood gelding […]

Global Champions League Finals in Doha – Last Chance to Qualify for Playoffs in Prague

It has been an enthralling season for the GCL team series kicking off in The Americas then crossing continents to China and back to Europe for a sizzling summer of competition. Qatar plays host to the finals and there are multiple battles raging in the overall GCL rankings […]

Sheikh Ali Al Thani on Dreaming Big & Pressure Ahead of LGCT Doha

With LGCT Doha hitting Al Shaqab from 8th – 10th November, all eyes will be on the very best horses and riders in the sport as they battle for supremacy in the world’s premier show jumping series. In an exclusive interview ahead of the event Sheikh Ali revealed: […]

Team Gold for Saudia Arabia at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta

The Asian Games 2018 concluded last week in Jakarta – Palembang, Indonesia, an event that saw the best showjumpers from the far east competing for glory and gold. Held every four years in the middle of the Olympic cycle the Asiads, as the Games are also known, is […]

Bassem Hassan Mohammed & Argelith Squid Speed to the Top at LGCT of Miami Beach CSI 5*

Bassem Hassan Mohammed (QAT) & Argelith Squid won the €25,000 speed class yesterday during the second day of competition of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Miami Beach CSI 5*. The Qatari and the 12-year-old grey Hannoverian gelding (Salito x Gilbratar) registered the fastest clear performance in the 1.45m […]

Salmeen Sultan Al Suwaidi & Cantaro 232 Claim QAT $250,000 H.H. The Emir’s Sword Showjumping Championship in Qatar

Salmeen Sultan Al Suwaidi (QAT) & Cantaro 232 won the QAT $250,000 Big Tour Grand Prix CSN yesterday during H.H. The Emir’s Sword Showjumping Championship at the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club’s Main Arena in Al Rayyan, Qatar. The Qatari and the 18-year-old Holsteiner gelding (Corrado I x […]