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Glory for hosts at CSI3* jumping against the clock

Qatar celebrated its first CHI AL SHAQAB 2015 victory after only two jumping events, with Abdul Rahman Mohammed M Al Marri topping the CSI3* against the clock competition with the bar in all obstacles set at 1m45cm.

Al Marri made a flawless effort riding on Sidoline van de Centaur and crossed the finish line in 60:22, more than two seconds faster than his countryman Salman Mohammed A S Al Emadi who ranked second along with SIEC Cosmos Wijngaardhoeve Z. 

“This competition is very important to me. It helps to compete in these beautiful surroundings and have all these facilities around. I am very glad to be here. Big thanks to the organisers for their great job”, said the winner right after his CHI AL SHAQAB 2015 debut. 

CSI3* 1m30cm jumping competition winner Ali Al Khorafi, was a distant riding on Ventje clocked 66:32, but still he was better than the Saudis Khaled El Eid on Senorita and Fahad Al Eid on Unlimited, who were the other two riders clearing all eleven obstacles. 

Overall 14 riders and horses from 3 different countries took part.

RESULTS 

1. Abdul Rahman Mohammed M A Al Marri (Qatar) – Sidoline van de Centaur 0/60:22 

2. Salman Mohammed A S Al Emadi (Qatar) – Siec Cosmos Wijngaardhoeve Z 0/62:51 

3. Ali Al Khorafi (Kuwait) – Ventje 0/66:32 

QUOTES 
 

Abdul Rahman Mohammed M A AL MARRI (QAT), winner 

On winning: 

“I am very happy to be a winner here. I put all my efforts in the performance and it paid. There are very skilful and experienced riders in the competition which makes me even happier to win this time.” 

Salman Mohammed A S AL EMADI (QAT), second 

On his result: 

“I am satisfied with my performance and result as this is my first competition in two months so all went well for me today. It gives me confidence to carry on and compete at the highest level.” 

On CHI AL SHAQAB 2015: 

“This event is simply amazing. I am full of praise for the organisers who created this great atmosphere of a real equestrian festival, paying attention to every detail and every need. I want to mention the prize money too which is extremely good.” 

Ali AL KHORAFI (KUW), third 

On his performance: 

“Obviously I wanted to do well this time and my third place is a good achievement. I am happy with my performance and that of my horse. Obviously there’s a certain room for improvement which I am planning to do as the competition progresses. Hopefully next time my result will be even better”. 

On the competition: 

“CHI AL SHAQAB 2015 attracted many great riders and it’s a real pleasure as well as experience to compete here with the best showing your abilities and making real efforts to achieve victory.”