Doha: The start of the Arabian horse show season, both national and international is just days away. The season will kick off with the 4th Qatar Arabian Breeders Cup, which will take place from October 24-26 at the indoor arena of Al Shaqab, a member of Qatar Foundation. The seasons’ first show is for Qatari Breeders and the owner must be the breeder of the horse.
It is recognised by European Conference of Arab Horse Organisations (ECAHO) and is a Breeders Show in category. It will showcase more than 150 horses, promising a delightful show. Divided into classes, horses awarded first to fifth place will receive medals and horses placed first, second and third will qualify for the Championships, for colts, fillies, mares and stallions.
Over three days, nine judges, four disciplinary committee members and two ringmasters from around the globe will officiate in the show. As per the rules of the show, horses participating in breeders shows do not qualify for the World Championship, title shows. ‘A’ Shows or Global Champions Arabians Tour (GCAT) shows.
With the conclusion of the 4th Qatar Arabian Breeders Cup, the following two days will see the Qatar Arabian Horse Show for Local Bred from October 27- 28 at the same venue. This show is focused on horses bred and born in Qatar only, giving individuals and the horses of Qatar the opportunity to compete. It is a C National category and recognized by ECAHO.
Hundred horses are expected to participate and, similar to the Breeders C.