QR1.559mn in total sales at QREC's Arabian Show Horse Auction

The Purebred Arabian Show Horse Auction, organized by the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) under the chairmanship of Hamad bin Abdulrahman al-Attiyah, concluded at Al Shaqab on Saturday.The three-day event had a total of 108 horses offered on sale. Forty-four were sold on the opening day, followed by 37 on the second, with the remainder being bid for during the final session. According to the list issued by the Auction Committee, chaired by Saad Ali al-Kubaisi, total sales reached QR1,559,000.Prices varied according to demand, with the top lot being Alshumous Al Shaqab, owned by Al Shaqab and purchased by owner Mohammed al-Hashim for QR270,000. The auction drew strong participation thanks to the quality and distinction of the horses presented, giving purchasers an opportunity to acquire bloodlines from prominent farms and studs such as Al Shaqab, Al Rayyan and Al Nasser across various categories including colts, fillies, mares and stallions.The event also featured a range of family activities held at Al Shaqab’s indoor arena, where visitors enjoyed the atmosphere of the auction and accompanying entertainment.