Ghanim Nasser al-Qadi astride 14-year-old gelding Viahipi D’auzay won the Medium Tour class at the third round of the Qatar Equestrian Tour – Longines Hathab on Friday. At the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s indoor arena, al-Qadi and Viahipi D’auzay were clear winners with a fastest round in 51.55 secs. Faleh Suwead al-Ajami on Steyburn was second in 54.05 secs, while Saeed Nasser al-Qadi was distant third with Carrera Denfer in 58.72.
The Medium Tour team class was on by NK Café, which had Ghanim Nasser al-Qadi and Saeed Nasser al-Qadi in its line-up. Team Al Salam Store was second followed by Al Kass. The trophies in the events was awarded by Faisal al-Kahla, Deputy Event Director and Abdullah al-Marri, Director of the Qatar Equestrian Teams.
Earlier, the Small Tour class won by Fares Saad al-Qahtani with Hideine. Mohamed Nasser al-Qadi (Galwaybay Merbreaker) and Saeed Hamad Jumaa (Jumbo) finished second and third respectively. Khalifa bin Jassim al-Kuwari, Director General of Qatar Fund for Development, presented the trophies to the winners. In the Future Rider Level 1, Mohamed Abdulla al-Marri finished on top, followed by Khalifa Mohamed al-Binali and Fatima Bader al-Darwish. The Future Rider Level 2 was won by Khalid Jassim al-Suwaidi, ahead of Abdulla Ali al-Dabbagh and Barzan Azzam Saleh. Qatar Equestrian Federation president Bader bin Mohamed al-Darwish awarded the trophies to Future Riders.
The Big Tour and Open Class events will be held today.
