The Katara International Arabian Horse Festival (KIAHF 2022) continued to showcase the finest purebreds from the region in the Arabian Peninsula Horse Show on the third day of the 11-day event.
The event was marked by beautiful pyrotechnic lights in between the shows, adding to the resplendence of the main arena of KIAHF at the Katara Esplanade.
The second edition of KIAHF is organised by Katara - the Cultural Village Foundation in association with Qatar Equestrian Federation, Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club, and Qatar Foundation. It carries a total prize of QR17,083,500, including QR3,093,500 for the Arabian Peninsula Show that is showcasing 239 horses from five countries.
KIAHF 2022 continues till February 12 with the participation of 11 countries, including the US and some from Europe.
On Friday, purebred mares and stallions were on show in six categories, from ages four to 11 years. Horses with beautiful mane and 'skirt' at the tails, impressive eyes, body movement, grace and muscles wowed horse owners, breeders, trainers and horse lovers alike.
While the mares possessed amazing balance, poise and beauty, the stallions displayed structure, strength and excellent type.
Qatar horses continued to excel with horses from Al Shahania Stud, Al Shaqab and Al Waab Farm emerging in the top three of the opening Mares 7 to10 Years Old - Class 8A event of the day. Ehsan Al Shahania was first, Mashhoorah Al Shaqab second and Majda Al Waab third.
Al Rayyan Farm's horses stood out in the Mares 7 to 10 Years Old - Class 8B event with Menouah Al Rayyan being a standout. The last horse to enter the arena, she was impressive and surged to the top by getting the best score.
Finishing a close second was Salma Al Bawady with her beautiful eyes and impressive mane, while Nawaal Al Rayyan finished third in this category.
In Mares 11 Years Old and Over - Class 9, Nardene Al Naif, owned by Sheikh Abdulla bin Nasser al-Thani, was adjudged first.
Basheer Al Waab, owned by Sheikh Meshaal Issa T I al-Thani, stood first in the Stallions 4 to 6 Years Old (Class 10A).
Nhaar Al Nasser of Al Nasser Stud topped the Stallions 4 to 6 Years Old (Class 10B) category.
Ali al-Rumaihi, the Title Show deputy director of KIAHF and secretary-general of the Qatar Equestrian and Modern Pentathlon Federation, said the qualifying rounds of the KIAHF Peninsula Show have witnessed the large participation of horse owners from within and outside Qatar. The competition is strong and close, with decimal points making a difference in the rankings. He expected the final rounds to be more thrilling.
Al-Rumaihi pointed out that KIAHF competitions are supervised by an international jury of 11 judges with long experience in the field of arbitration. KIAHF is subject to arbitration systems according to specified standards and clear rules globally recognised by the Ecaho (European Conference of Arab Horse Organisations).
This ensures the integrity of the competitions and the structure of the festival, he stressed.
He wished success to all participants at KIAHF 2022, which is also one of the key aspects of sports tourism in the country as it is characterised by various activities that reflect Qatar’s equestrian heritage.
Saturday will see the championship classes of the Arabian Peninsula Horse Show starting at 4pm in the following order: Yearling Fillies Championship (Class YFC); Yearling Colts Championships (Class YCC); Junior Fillies Championship (Class JFC); Junior Colts Championship (Class JCC); Senior Mares Championship (Class SMC); and Senior Stallions Championship (Class SSC).
KIAHF 2022 Arabian Peninsula Horse Show (Day 3) results
* Mares 7 to 10 Years Old - Class 8A
1. Ehsan Al Shahania: 92.44 pts
2. Mashhoorah Al Shaqab: 92.25 pts
3. Majda Al Waab: 91.69 pts
* Mares 7 to 10 Years Old - Class 8B
1. Menouah Al Rayyan: 92.93 pts
2. Salma Al Bawady: 92.86 pts
3. Nawaal Al Rayyan: 92.07 pts
* Mares 11 Years Old and Over - Class 9
1. Nardene Al Naif: 93.06 pts
2. Elisa: 93.00 pts
3. Sulima Al Rayyan: 92.81 pts
* Stallions 4 to 6 Years Old (Class 10A)
1. Basheer Al Waab: 91.81 pts
2. Efreen Al Rayyan: 91.38 pts
3. Al Adeed Laffan: 91.19 pts
* Stallions 4 to 6 Years Old (Class 10B)
1. Nhaar Al Nasser: 92.50 pts
2. Aseel Al Jassasiya: 91.81 pts
3. Hejaazi Al Rayyan: 91.56 pts
