Alkass Digital
Qatari showjumping riders excelled at the recently concluded Longines Global Champions Tour in Valkenswaard, The Netherlands.
Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) is an annual showjumping series staged in several world cities including Doha, which staged the opening leg in March 2023.
The participation of the Qatari riders at LGCT Valkenswaard was also a part of their preparations for the forthcoming Asian Games to be held in Hangzhou, China, in September 2023, and also the international and local equestrian championships to be held in Qatar.
One of the top results of Qatar riders at LGCT Valkenswaard was of Rashid Towain Ali Al Marri who rode Van Gallettana Z flawlessly in the CSI1* Grand Prix, Against the clock with jump off (1.35m) in 31.03secs.
Qatar’s Ahmed Mohammed Al Badi astride Vegas Du Monteil finished a creditable third in the CSI1* Grand Prix, Against the clock with jump off (1.15m) class, clocking 40.96secs.
Meanwhile, Sheikh Mohammed bin Jassim Al Thani came in fifth in the CSI1* Grand Prix, Against the clock No jump off (1.15m) event on Verenice 2.