Ahmed Eltigani
Organized by The Equine Education Department, Al Shaqab will hold a national Showjumping competition which begins on Thursday at the Al Shaqab Indoor Arena.
The event will seek to produce future equestrian champions for Qatar, priming the youth and giving them the experience they need to improve their standards, as the Showjumping competition will be comprised of five categories based on different age groups.
The Future Riders Program group will host children aged 6 and above. The competition is organized as a family event, with free admission to Qatar residents, and will include activities for children.
“We have always sought to train and equip the next generation of riders in Qatar through Equine Education Department. The Al Shaqab Showjumping Competition is another step in that direction. We are constantly striving to conduct various competitions and events all year round to provide our trainees as well as the next generation of local riders with the necessary experience to participate in equestrian events conducted to international standards. It is our intent that riders learn to participate competitively while adhering to the true spirit of sportsmanship.” - Khalifa Mohammed Al Attiya, Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Al Shaqab Show Jumping COmpetition.