Staff Reporter
Doha: The ninth edition of the Longines Hathab – Qatar Equestrian Tour reached a thrilling climax this evening at the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s main arena. Organized in partnership with Al Shaqab, the eleventh round featured high-stakes competition across the Diamond, Bronze, and Future Riders Leagues, alongside precision-based dressage classes.
Diamond & Bronze League Highlights
The premier Diamond Round (150cm) saw Sireen Sharif Mohammed claim the top spot, clocking a blistering 31.48 seconds on Kalamando. She was followed closely by Khalid Al Eid (32.11s) and Mohammed Saeed Haidan (32.36s).
In the Bronze League (120cm), Hussein Saeed Haidan emerged victorious with a time of 28.77 seconds aboard Sausido. The team competition for this round was dominated by Team Marwan Al Shaqab, who secured first place with a collective time of 61.93 seconds.
Dressage & Future Riders
The dressage arena showcased technical excellence, with several riders posting scores above the 70-point mark:
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Amateur Level (Intro): Sharifa Ahmed Al Ansari (70.119 points)
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Level 2 (Intro): Georgina Roy Khan (72.625 points)
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Level 1 Dressage: Michelle Grimes (70.425 points)
In the Future Riders (90cm) class, youth talent was on full display as Salha Khalid Al Obaidli took gold with a time of 21.57 seconds. Al Qaqaa bin Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani followed in second (22.34s), with Fahad Talal Al Nuaimi taking third (23.05s).
Final Standings & Performance Statistics
| League / Category | Winner | Key Metric |
| Diamond Round (150cm) | Sireen Sharif Mohammed | 31.48 Seconds |
| Bronze Round (120cm) | Hussein Saeed Haidan | 28.77 Seconds |
| Bronze Team Event | Marwan Al Shaqab | 61.93 Seconds |
| Future Riders (90cm) | Salha Khalid Al Obaidli | 21.57 Seconds |
| Dressage Level 2 | Georgina Roy Khan | 72.625 Points |
A Strategic Platform for Growth
Tournament Director Abdullah Al-Marri lauded the rising technical standards as the season enters its final three rounds. He noted that the championship has evolved from a local competition into a “strategic platform” designed to prepare Qatari athletes for the international stage.
“This rise in performance reflects the success of the organizing committee’s approach… providing a high-level competitive environment that has contributed to raising the riders’ technical readiness.” — Abdullah Al-Marri, Tournament Director.
With the race for the overall championship title tightening, the remaining rounds of the ninth season are expected to deliver even higher levels of intensity as riders vie for the top spots in the general standings.
