Horse show 2024: Qatar completes preparation for Doha International Arabian Horse Show

The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club is all set to host the third Doha International Arabian Horse Show from Friday, allowing the participation of 400 horse heads from six countries including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt, Jordan and the Gulf state itself.

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Horses from top studs are set to be on the show at the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s outdoor arena from January 5 to 8, including Al Udayd Stud, Al Asalah Stud, Al Khor Stud, Al Sadd Stud, Al Wajba Stud and Al Zubarah Stud Farm, among others.

Organising committee allocates prizes of QR 3.915 million

The upcoming horse show is a classified B at the level of international shows. Eight referees accredited to the European Conference of Arab Horse Organisations shall judge the event. A number of financial prizes have also been announced.

In terms of the first three places at the level of all categories of mares and stallions, the ones grabbing the top spot are set to receive QR45,000 and the gold medal, amid QR35,000 and QR25,000 allocated for the second and third spots, respectively.

Meanwhile, QR33,000 and a gold medal have been set aside for the champion in the yearling colts and foals categories, amid QR23,000 and QR13,000 allocated for the second and third spots in the competition, respectively.

Upcoming Katara and Souq Waqif championships

In addition to the aforementioned medals, prizes have also been allocated for each category from the qualifiers to the finals. Each category is known to have a total prize of QR73,000 – to be distributed among the winners of the first five places.

The QREC has announced the completion of arrangements for the horse show. The championship is a qualifier for the upcoming Katara and Souq Waqif international championships. Keep an eye out on the page as we deliver more updates.