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CHI AL SHAQAB 2017 opens with world’s top riders

Doha: CHI AL SHAQAB, the prestigious equestrian competition featuring some of the world’s top riders, begins tomorrow at AL SHAQAB. The three-day event is one of only four international annual equestrian competitions that showcase three or more disciplines in one event.

Three-day international equestrian competition begins tomorrow

Now in its fifth year, CHI AL SHAQAB will see top-ranking local, regional and international riders compete in Show Jumping CSI 5* and CSI 3*, Dressage CDI 5* and Para-Dressage CPEDI 3*. With more than 160 riders and 240 horses representing more than 35 countries, this year’s competition is AL SHAQAB’s most international to date.  

 

Tomorrow’s competition begins at 9:30 am in the outdoor arena with jumping 3*. Para-dressage follows at 10:45 am in the indoor arena, and riders will compete in classes based on the extent of their physical or visual disabilities. Jumping 3* continues at 12:45 pm in the outdoor arena, and jumping 5* begins at 3 pm, also in the outdoor arena. Six of the world’s 10 top-ranked riders will be competing in the jumping events. Several Qatari riders will be competing at CHI AL SHAQAB, led by Sheikh Ali Al Thani, who represented Qatar and placed sixth in show-jumping at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Qatar riders Bassem Mohammed, Faleh Al Ajami. Qatari riders, Hamad Al Attiya and Khalid Al Emadi will also compete in jumping.

 

Khalifa Al Attiya, AL SHAQAB Executive Director, said: “We are very excited for tomorrow’s opening of the fifth edition of CHI AL SHAQAB. This year’s competition brings together riders from more countries than ever before, and we are expecting the highest levels of sportsmanship to be on display.”

 

Other top-ranked riders who will be competing in the show-jumping events are world number one Daniel Deusser (Germany), who finished second in last year’s Grand Prix at CHI AL SHAQAB; second-ranked Christian Ahlmann (Germany), who finished third in the 2016 Grand Prix; and Simon Delestre (France), currently ranked fifth in the world.

 

Patrik Kittel (Sweden) won both the Grand Prix and the Freestyle test at CHI AL SHAQAB last year, and he’ll look to repeat the feat in 2017. Other dressage riders to watch include world No. 1 Isabell Werth, Carl Hester (United Kingdom), the world’s number five, and Inessa Merkulova (Russia), ranked sixth. Several riders will be defending their 2016 crowns in para-dressage, including 1b winner Nicole Den Dulk (Netherlands), III winner Rixt van der Horst (Netherlands), and Philippa Johnson-Dwyer (South Africa), who won the Freestyle III.

 

“CHI AL SHAQAB creates an unprecedented dynamic between many stakeholders, including the business, tourism and equine industries, as well as an array of cultural entities. The competition further cements Qatar’s role as a global sporting destination, and we are proud to organise such a prestigious event,’’ said Omar Al Mannai, Event Director, CHI AL SHAQAB.

 

Visitors to the CHI AL SHAQAB 2017 can look forward to number of exciting activities and an assortment of food and beverages in the Spectator Plaza. The dedicated entertainment zone will feature something for the entire family including interactive video games, virtual reality sets, F1 and horse simulators, face painters, illusionists, pony rides and a daycare center for toddlers. A range of cultural activities will also be on offer, including henna painters, falcon handlers and traditional food to enable visitors to experience true Qatari hospitality.

 

“The Arab world has a very rich equine heritage, and the activities available will educate visitors on this important part of Qatari history and culture. We look forward to teaching visitors from Qatar and around the world about the region’s heritage in a fun and educational manner,’’ said Sheikha Asmaa Al Thani, Marketing Director, CHI AL SHAQAB.

 

ExxonMobil and WOQOD are respectively the gold and silver sponsors of CHI AL SHAQAB 2017. Qatar Airways is the official airline sponsor, while St. Regis Doha, Aspetar, NBK and QNCC are partners of the event.

 

There are several ticketing options for interested spectators. Adult general admission is QAR35, and QAR15 for children. VIP tickets include VIP seating on the second floor of the arena, complimentary all-day 5-star catering, exclusive entrance, and VIP valet parking; single-day VIP tickets start from QAR1,000 for adults and QAR500 for children. Three-day VIP packages are also available, at QAR2,500 for adults and QAR1,250 for children. For tickets, please visit www.q-tickets.com.

 

Schedule of Events

 

Thursday, 2nd March

9:30 am: Jumping CSI 3*, outdoor arena

10:45 am: Para-Dressage CPEDI 3*, indoor arena

12:30 pm: Jumping CSI 3*, outdoor arena

3:30 pm: Jumping CSI 5*, outdoor arena

6:30 pm: Jumping CSI 5*, outdoor arena

 

Friday, 3rd March

8:30 am: Para-Dressage CPEDI 3*, indoor arena

9:30 am: Jumping CSI 3*, outdoor arena

2:30 pm: Jumping CSI 3*, outdoor arena

3 pm: Dressage CDI 5* Grand Prix, indoor arena

4:45 pm: Jumping CSI 5*, outdoor arena

7:15 pm: Jumping CSI 5*, outdoor arena

 

Saturday, 4th March

8:30 am: Dressage CDI 5* Grand Prix Special, indoor arena

9 am: Jumping CSI 3*, outdoor arena

10:15 am: Para-Dressage CPEDI 3*, indoor arena

11:30 am: Jumping CSI 5*, outdoor arena

2:15 pm: Jumping CSI 3*, outdoor arena

2:30 pm: Dressage CDI 5*, Grand Prix Freestyle, indoor arena

5:00 pm: Jumping CSI 5*, Grand Prix, outdoor arena

 

To learn more and participate in social media competitions, follow Al Shaqab’s channels:

 

INSTAGRAM: @al_shaqab

TWITTER: @AlShaqab

FACEBOOK: alshaqabofficial

 

CHI AL SHAQAB 2017 Riders List

 

Jumping CSI 5* Riders

Number               Global Rank                        Name                                                          Country

1                                 1                                                   DEUSSER, Daniel                                  GER

2                                 2                                                   AHLMANN, Christian                       GER

3                                 5                                                   DELESTRE, Simon                               FRA

4                                 6                                                   STAUT, Kevin                                        FRA

5                                 7                                                   EHNING, Marcus                                 GER

6                                 9                                                   BRASH, Scott                                         GBR

7                                 11                                                GUERDAT, Steve                                  SUI

8                                 13                                                BOST, Roger Yves                               FRA

9                                 14                                                TOPS-ALEXANDER, Edwina         AUS

10                              17                                                DE LUCA, Lorenzo                              ITA

11                              18                                                ALLEN, Bertram                                  IRL

 

 

12                              20                                                FREDRICSON, Peder                          SWE

13                              21                                                PHILIPPAERTS, Nicola                    BEL

14                              22                                                WATHELET, Gregory                      BEL

15                              24                                                VAN DER VLEUTEN, Maikel         NED

16                              26                                                GUERY, Jérôme                                     BEL

17                              27                                                LYNCH, Denis                                         IRL

18                              28                                                WHITAKER, John                                GBR

19                              29                                                PHILIPPAERTS, Olivier                  BEL

20                              30                                                BRUYNSEELS, Niels                            BEL

21                              32                                                AL THANI, Sheikh Ali                       QAT

22                              37                                                BUCCI, Piergiorgio                             ITA

23                              42                                                GAUDIANO, Emanuele                     ITA

24                              44                                                KÜHNER, Max                                        AUT

25                              46                                                SCHWIZER, Pius                                  SUI

26                              52                                                DEVOS, Pieter                                        BEL

27                              53                                                DELAVEAU, Patrice                           FRA

28                              54                                                MEYER, Janne Friederike               GER

29                              57                                                WEISHAUPT, Philipp                        GER

30                              63                                                SPRUNGER, Janika                              SUI

31                              65                                                FUCHS, Martin                                      SUI

32                              72                                                KARAEVLI, Omer                                TUR

33                              81                                                ZORZI, Alberto                                                       ITA

34                              99                                                DINIZ, Luciana                                      POR

35                              109                                             MOHAMMED, Bassem                     QAT

36                              112                                             OUADDAR, Abdelkebir                    MAR

37                              123                                             TUGANOV, Vladimir                         RUS

38                              147                                             DEMIRSOY, Derin                                TUR

39                              161                                             BISHARAT, Ibrahim                        JOR

40                              169                                             CORDON, Pilar Lucrecia                  ESP

41                              183                                             EL DAHAN, Sameh                              EGY

42                              193                                             AL EID, Khaled Abdulaziz              KSA

43                              238                                             ALMOBTY, Khaled Abdulrahman KSA

44                              239                                             BAHAMDAN, Kamal Abdullah    KSA

45                              270                                             AL AJAMI, Faleh                                   QAT

46                              274                                             ELZOGHBY, Karim                             EGY

47                              411                                             AL ATTIYAH, Hamad                       QAT

48                              467                                             AL MARRI, Abdullah                         UAE

49                              613                                             AL EMADI, Khalid                               QAT

50                              687                                             ONASSIS, Athina                                   GRE

 

Dressage Riders

Number               Global Rank                        Name                                                          Country

1                                 1                                                   WERTH, Isabell                                    GER

2                                 5                                                   HESTER, Carl                                         GBR

3                                 6                                                   MERKULOVA, Inessa                        RUS

4                                 14                                                KITTEL, Patrik                                                       SWE

5                                 18                                                DUFOUR, Cathrine                              DEN

6                                 20                                                KASPRZAK, Anna                                DEN

7                                 37                                                WILTON, Spencer                               GBR

8                                 49                                                OATLEY, Kristy                                    AUS

9                                 56                                                LOGUTENKOVA, Inna                      UKR

10                              59                                                SVANE, Rikke                                         DEN

11                              72                                                BRUNE, Bernadette                           GER

12                              78                                                WATSON-GREAVES, Hayley        GBR

13                              91                                                BARBANÇON MESTRE, Morgan ESP

14                              97                                                NEUMAYER, Astrid                            AUT

15                              119                                             KELLER, Kathleen                               GER

16                              141                                             SCHULZ, Sascha                                    LUX

17                              158                                             HEIJKOOP, Danielle                            NED

18                              179                                             SEYMOUR, Tanya                                RSA

19                              182                                             HAID BONDERGAARD, Charlotte SWE

20                              206                                            CARVALHO, Gonçalo                        POR

21                              207                                             DORPMANS, Claudia                          BEL

22                              234                                             HANNES, Jeroen                                   BEL

23                              234                                             CARRASCOSA, Borja                         ESP

24                              408                                             SKOWRONSKA, Zaneta POL

25                              454                                             SABITOV, Rishat                                 POL

 

Para-Dressage Riders – Grade 1

Number               Global Rank                        Name                                                          Country

1                                 5                                                   CYCAK, Magdalena                               POL

2                                 7                                                   PHILIPP, Elke                                           GER

3                                 9                                                   DEN DULK, Nicole                                  NED

4                                 20                                                DOKKAN, Jens Lasse                             NOR

5                                 19                                               SNIKUS, Rihards                                     LAT

 

Para-Dressage Riders – Grade 2

Number               Global Rank                        Name                                                          Country

6                                 3                                                   PUCH, Pepo                                               AUT

7                                 6                                                   PEARSON MBE OBE, Lee                    GBR

8                                 14                                                ROSENBERG, Alina                               GER

 

 

Para-Dressage Riders – Grade 3

Number               Global Rank                        Name                                                          Country

11                              36                                                ZEIBIG, Steffen                       GER

12                              16                                                VAN DER HORST, Rixt                         NED

13                              32                                                JEDRZEJCZYK, Karol                             POL

14                              54                                                ROLING-NOBEL, Annemarieke NED

15                              69                                                TRABERT, Angelika                              GER

 

Para-Dressage Riders – Grade 4

Number               Global Rank                        Name                                                          Country

16                              21                                                JOHNSON-DWYER, Philippa           RSA

17                                                                                    BARTYS, Monika                                     POL

18                              21                                                VOETS, Sanne                                          NED

19                              28                                                KRIJNSEN, Lotte                    NED

20                              140                                             CLAEYS, Manon                    BEL

21                             63                                                KARWOWSKA, Karolina    POL

 

Para-Dressage Riders – Grade 5

Number               Global Rank                        Name                                                          Country

22                              166                                             DIEUSAERT, Arthur                              BEL

23                              103                                             SHARBATLY, Ahmed                            KSA

24                              12                                                HOSMAR, Frank                    NED

25                              49                                                VERMEULEN, Ciska                               BEL

 

26                              72                                                MEYER, Rahel                                          SUI

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