KIAHF a distinctive blend of past, present and the future: Bader Al Darwish

Absorbing Arabian Peninsula Horse Show action continues with finest purebreds vying for top spots

The second day of the Arabian Peninsula Horse Show of the Katara International Arabian Horse Festival (KIAHF 2022) continued to provide absorbing action with the finest purebreds being displayed and vying for top prizes in various categories at the spectacular arena at Katara Esplanade on Thursday evening.

As many as 239 finest purebreds from five countries have entered for KIAHF 2022 Arabian Peninsula Horse Show which carries a total purse of QAR 3,093,500 in addition to cars and other prizes.

The 11-day long KIAHF 2022 has a total prize-money of QAR 17,085,500 and includes an auction on 7 February followed by the prestigious Title Show Championships on 9-12 February.

Bader Mohammed Al-Darwish, Title Show Manager and also President of the Qatar Equestrian and Modern Pentathlon Federation

Commenting on the progress of the second edition of KIAHF, the Title Show Manager Bader Mohammed Al-Darwish, also President of the Qatar Equestrian and Modern Pentathlon Federation, praised the distinctive atmosphere and the large participation of horse owners in Qatar and the region.

Al-Darwish said: “The festival aims to support the ancient Qatari heritage in the field of equestrianism to spread it globally, and to enhance the status of the original and unique Arabian horses at the various local, regional and global levels.”

He added that the Katara International Arabian Horse Festival (KIAHF) is one of the largest sporting events in the field of equestrianism, stressing that the festival includes many activities which provides the event a distinctive character as it includes the competitions of the Arabian Peninsula Horse Show Championships, The Auction, and The Title Show, which is one of the oldest and most prestigious tournaments in the region.

He pointed out that KIAHF is a wonderful experience and a distinctive blend of past, present and the future, and it is an important step to link the bonds of relations between the world of purebred Arabian horses and the general public who are looking forward to discovering everything that is distinctive, beautiful, diverse and interesting. He wished success to all participants at the festival.

Judging the Peninsula Show is an international panel consisting of Mohamed Machmoum Mohamed, Sufian Taha AlHusseini, Nashaat Hegazy, Kathleen Ohlsson, Jassim Khaled Al Mesbah, Amira Safady, Hassanain Al-Nakeeb, Klaus Beste, Fausto Scanzi, and Christian Moschini.

KIAHF 2022 ARABIAN PENINSULA HORSE SHOW RESULTS – DAY 2

Yearling colts class 4A
1^st Sinan el Alya (Sinan al Rayyan x Noor al Rayyan), bred by El Ayla Stud and owned by Sheikh Meshaal Issa T I Al-Thani, 91.33 points

2^nd Sultan al Sraiya (Nasser al Rayyan x Barakeh al Kamar MH), bred and owned by Al Sraiya Stud, 90.08 points

3^rd Mothhel al Fahed (Julaibeeb al Fahed x Khaliq Maisa), bred by Fahid Mohamed al Mannai and owned by Al Fahed Stud, 89.67 points

Yearling colts class 4B
1^st Theeban al Rayyan (Ezz Aldanat x Sahla al Rayyan), bred and owned by Al Rayyan Farm, 91.38 points

2^nd Shehab al Farres (Naseem al Rashediah x Dana al Farres), bred and owned by Mansoor Masoud Almarri, 90.88 points

3^rd Ghazal al Jassasiya (Nasser al Rayyan x Saada al Waab), bred and owned by Al Jassasiya Farm, 90.69 points

Two-year old colts class 5
1^st D K’hailan (Royal Colours x D Afaf), bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud, 92.83 points

2^nd Yazeed al Rayyan (Farhoud al Shaqab x Murjanah Elalya), bred and owned by Al Rayyan Farm 91.92 points

3^rd Mutabahi al Waab (Nasser al Rayyan x Sharuby HP), bred by Sheikh Abdulla Bin Khalid Al Thani and owned by Ebrahim Bin Yusuf Alromaihi, 91.58 points

Three-year old colts class 6
1^st Nibras Aljassimya (Naseem al Rashediah x Sade al Khamsa), bred by Sorrentino Giulia and owned by Aljassimya Farm, 92.64 points

2^nd Afas al Rayyan (Ezz Aldanat x Sulima al Rayyan), bred and owned by Al Rayyan Farm, 91.43 points

3^rd Auf al Shaqab (Hilal al Nakeeb x Sahaba al Shaqab), bred by Al Shaqab Member of Qatar Foundation and owned by Mohammed Jassim K A Al Kuwari, 91 points

Mares ages four-to-six years class 7A
1^st Hessa al Rayyan (Al Adeed al Shaqab x Bint Mesoudah M HP), bred and owned by Al Rayyan Farm, 91.44 points

2^nd Bidayat Ibn Salamah (Shagran al Nasser x Sakb al Waab), bred by Abdulla Salem Ali Al Naemi and owned by Al Jaham Stud, 91.25 points

3^rd Barizzah Sharq (Shagran al Nasser x Barizzah), bred and owned by Thani Ali Al-Malki, 91.25 points

Mares ages four-to-six years class 7B
1^st Shahrazad al Waab (Fares al Rayyan x Shahira al Nasser), bred by Al Waab Farm and owned by Abdulla Saed M A Al Hajri, 92.69 points

2^nd Gharafa al Shaqab (Ansata Nile Echo x Tibrah al Shaqab), bred by Al Shaqab Member of Qatar Foundation and owned by Al Nawasi Stud, 91.81 points

3^rd Juhayna al Nasser (Ansata Nile Echo x Jurie al Rayyan), bred and owned by Al Nasser Stud, 91.25 points

To read part one of the Katara International Arabian Peninsula Horse Show, click here.