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Al Shaqab International League Kicks Off

The first round of the Al Shaqab International Showjumping League began on Friday, with riders delivering thrilling performances on the opening day at Longines Indoor Arena at Al Shaqab.

 

 

Al Shaqab Champions

Hussain Said A M Haidan demonstrated his skill to win Friday’s marquee event, the CSI1 Al Shaqab Champions (Open Class) 130cm, riding Viahipi d’Auzay to a flawless time of 29.30 seconds.

The podium was dominated by Qatar, with Fahad Jassim H K Al Thani securing second place after completing the course in 32.16 seconds aboard Ambre de Beaufour. Mohammed Yousef Al Jaber, riding Serendipity, took third place with a time of 32.26 seconds.

 

Youth Champions

Qatar’s Sultan Salem Al Naemi, riding Cethys de Vernay, reigned supreme in the CSIY-B Youth Champions 125cm, clocking a flawless 41.80 seconds in the second and decisive phase.

Saad Ahmed Al Saad, astride Craquante de Mazin, secured the silver medal for Qatar with an error-free 42.63 seconds in the second and decisive phase. Saudi Arabia’s Abdulaziz Fahad Al Eid, riding the nine-year-old Proud, followed closely with a time of 42.94 seconds in the second phase, earning third place.

 

 

Junior Champions

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia’s Hasan Al Hady emerged as the winner of the CSIJ-B Junior 115cm event, partnering with Capoen. The duo posted impressive times of 34.26 seconds and 32.98 seconds in the two phases to secure the top spot.

Qatar’s Fahad Jassim H K Al Thani, riding Hazel de Luxe, finished in second place after clocking 33.57 seconds and 33.27 seconds in his rounds. Another home rider, Mohammed Jassim A J Al Thani, aboard Cattleya Plassay, claimed third place with times of 38.43 seconds and 40.41 seconds.

 

 

 

Future Champions

Also on Friday, Qatar’s Abdulaziz Jassim A J Al Thani teamed up with Gabbana M to deliver a stellar performance in the CSICh-B Future Champions 105cm event, winning the title with a time of 30.49 seconds in the second phase. Fellow Qatari rider Sharida Nasser SS Al Kaabi, riding the 14-year-old Famous, finished second in 33.86 seconds, while Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed Al Mutairi earned third place with Baccarat d’Azur after a time of 35.77 seconds.

 

 

 

Intro 3 - 80 CM

In Intro. 3 Optimum Time – 80 cm class, Abdulla Faisal Al Mana claimed victory, completing the course in a perfect 73.33 seconds aboard seven-year-old Al Sadd. Rashid Abdulaziz T Al Torki, riding Faradiba, posted a time of 72.55 seconds to secure second place, while Aisha Jassim M. Al Sorour took third with a time of 75.74 seconds aboard Geale.

 

 

 

Intro 1 - 40 CM

Earlier, Abdulaziz Nayef M. Al Hajri set the tone for an exciting opening day by delivering a flawless routine with Vegas in the Intro. 1 Optimum Time – 40 cm class, finishing in 53.99 seconds to win the gold medal. Abzulaziz Mohamed A Al Asmakh, riding Pedro, claimed the silver medal, while Jabr Abdulrahman A. Al Muftah, also aboard Pedro, took home the bronze.

 

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