24 February 2015, Doha ~ On 24 February during the eight-day HH the Emir 24th International Equestrian Sword Festival, Qatar’s biggest international Arabian fixture of the season saw Al Mujahaz (Hafid Du Bac x Kerjam) with Harry Bentley guiding, take the win in the QR 500,000 Gulf Cup for GC-bred Arabians for top Qatar trainer Jassim…
Equestrian Frequent Flyer Club
24 February 2015, Doha ~ It’s a funny old world! For hundreds of years horses have been regarded as a means of transportation for mankind. However, nowadays horses are being transported in the poshest possible vehicles and some are even ready for an Equestrian Frequent Flyer Club. There are no statistics, but some international sport horses should…
Did You Know There are over One Million Registered Arabian Horses in the World?
23 February 2015, Doha ~ CHI AL SHAQAB 2015 announced the overall prize money at 1,5 million euros. The third edition of this extensive competition from 2-7 March will host 250 competitors and horses from 34 countries with ExxonMobil billed as the event’s Main Sponsor. Arabian horses – a regional breed gone global Arabian horses have…
The Competition Alphabet – A Primer
23 February 2015, Doha ~ It is three magic little letters that make all the difference in the prestigious horse world: Take a C and an H and an I and then you have CHI, standing for Concours Hippique International, international equestrian competition. The official horse world still speaks French, not only because it has…
Racing Takes Centre Stage at Qatar International Equestrian Festival
23 February 2015 ~ The focus turns to horse racing on Tuesday, 24 February at H.H The Emir 24th International Equestrian Sword Festival when Qatar’s most prestigious race meeting gets underway following five days of major international horse shows staged under the patronage of H.H Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani Emir of the State…