Marwan Al Shaqab made a triumphant return to his native country to claim the title of Champion Stallion at the Qatar International Arabian Show Tuesday night.  The championship was one of three earned by Al Shaqab, member of Qatar Foundation.

Earning the highest score amongst all entries, Marwan Al Shaqab was also named Leading Qatar Horse and Leading Sire of the show.

Al Shaqab took away the honor of Champion Filly with Miss El Power JP. Reserve Champion Colt went to Amir Al Shaqab, sired by Gazal Al Shaqab. The Champion Mare was awarded to Venetzia, who won the Qatar International Championship the past two years as a filly and a mare. 

In addition, Al Shaqab horses had a significant amount of class winners and top three placings in their respected age divisions.  Proving their show success, Al Shaqab was named the Leading Stud Farm of the Qatar International.

Three-time World Champion, Marwan Al Shaqab, was presented the 2008 World Arabian Horse Organization Trophy, which recognizes him for his exceptional beauty and success as a leading sire in the Arabian industry. The trophy is given to a Qatar bred and raised Arabian who, along with his offspring, has served as a profound ambassador for Qatar in the Arabian horse world. 

The Qatar International Arabian Show concludes Wednesday at the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club with the riding classes, in which Al Shaqab looks to capture additional success.

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