Doha: Razeen Al Nasser of Al Nasser Stud of Al Nasser Stud and D Shatha of Al Salem Stud emerged as the champion Senior Stallion and Senior Mare winning the championship class of the 4-day Al Shaqab International Arabian Horse Show 2024 which concluded at the prestigious Longines Arena yesterday. The Junior Colts Championship gold went to Magnums Ramses SH of Al Thamer Stud while Shamikhat Al Hawjer of Al Thamer Stud was best in Junior Fillies’ class. The Yearling Colts Championship was won by Saber Al Shaqab of Al Thamer Stud, and Expectations Al Wajbah Owned by Al Wajbah Stud picked up gold in the Yearling Fillies Championship (Class YFC).
The 2nd edition of the Al Shaqab International Arabian Horse Show 2024 also saw the introduction of the Filly Foals class and for the first time the winners also qualifies for higher championships such as the World Horse Show Championship, Katara Festival and the World Champions Tour. Khalid Al Jahni, Sports Director of the Al Shaqab International Horse Show, said, “The championship witnessed distinguished participation in all its aspects and resulted in strong competitions due to the quality of the participating horses,” noting that Al Shaqab focuses on the rich cultural heritage of purebred Arabian horses in the Qatari community, and this pioneering event aims to contribute to the development and promotion of purebred Arabian horses both locally and internationally. Al Jahni also noted that the show succeeded in receiving great pr.