Katara International Arabian Horse Festival 2022

It is a thrilling start to the spectacular second edition of the Katara International Arabian Horse Festival (KIAHF 2022), held for eleven days at the Katara Esplanade, near Doha, Qatar, under the gracious patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani. The quaint Bedouin-style canopy venue by the sea offers a picturesque view. At the inauguration, there is an all-pervading sense of authenticity and horsemanship! KIAHF 2022 is organized by Cultural Village Foundation Katara, in partnership with Qatar Equestrian Federation, Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club, and Qatar Foundation, with the guidance of Professor Khalid bin Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti, Katara General Manager and Chairman of the Organizing Committee. Other venerable members of the Organizing Committee are Mr Faleh Mohammed Al Nasser (Festival Manager), Mrs Kholoud Mohammed Al-Hail (CEO of Aspire Katara Hospitality), Mr Bader Mohammed Al-Darwish (Title Show Manager); Mr Ali Yousef Al-Rumaihi (Title Show Deputy Manager); Mr Khalid Abdullraheem Al-Sayed (Events & Cultural Affairs Manager -Katara); Mr Hussein Mohammed Al-Baker (General Services Manager - Katara) and Miss. Malika Mohammed Al-Shraim (News Media Department Manager - Katara General Secretary of Organizing Committee - PR & Communication). The total prize money for KIAHF 2022 is staggering at QR17,083,500, with a prize of QR3,093,500 for the Arabian Peninsula Horse Show and many in-kind prizes. The prize money for the Title Show Championship amounts to QR13,990,000, with several in-kind prizes including cars and watches from Nasser Bin Khaled Al-Thani & Sons Holding and Ali Bin Ali Luxury. There are also special prizes for 'The Legend' (Senior Category) - QR3,000,000, and a 'Special Award' for the horse that has won every category since being a yearling - QR2,000,000. Besides Nasser Bin Khaled Al-Thani & Sons Holding (Diamond Sponsor) and Ali Bin Ali Luxury (Titanium Sponsor), the following sponsors have taken part in the 2022 edition: Ahlibank (Exclusive Banking Sponsor), Hairaat Jewellery (Diamond Sponsor), Vodafone (Telecom Sponsor), Qatar Insurance Group (Platinum Sponsor), Qatar Airways (Airlines Sponsor), Al Kass (Media Sponsor), Communication (Social Media Sponsor), and White Event (Social Media Sponsor). At the Festival, there are also entertaining activities for families, including live painting, painting auctions, equestrian art exhibitions, photo exhibitions, and pony rides for children. But also stories about the horse legend of Arab heritage, Arab instrumental music, and we have heard that two new books about horses are to be released! Katara Int. Arabian Peninsula Horse Show 2022 2nd-5th February The Festival opens on 2nd February with a military band, followed by the Arabian Peninsula Horse Show, a competition in which 239 horses of the purest Egyptian lines from 5 countries compete under the expert eye of 11 international judges: Mr Machmoum Mohamed (Morocco); Mr AlHusseini Sufian Taha (Palestine); Mr Hegazy Nashaat (Egypt); Mrs Ohlsson Kathleen (Sweden); Mr Al Mesbah Jassim Khaled (Kuwait); Mrs Safady Amira (The Netherlands); Mr Al-Nakeeb Hassanain (United Kingdom); Mr Beste Klaus G. (Germany); Mr Scanzi Fausto (Italy); Mr Moschini Christian (Italy); and Mr Murillo Kammer (Brazil). With the rank of Disciplinary Commissioners: Dr Benamar Malak (Morocco); Mrs Poszepcyiska Alicja (Poland); Mrs Van Eerten Vivian (The Netherlands); and Mr Abusamra (United Arab Emirates). Ringmasters: Dr Mohsen Mohamed (Egypt) and Mr Ceccaroni Roberto. The Championship can be followed by Livestream thanks to the Web camera of Arabian Essence. Starting on 2nd February 2022 at 15:00 Asia/Qatar (13:30 Europe/Rome), the Arabian Peninsula Horse Show ended on 5th February 2022 with the following final results: In the Yearling Fillies Championship, the grey D Mashee'ah (Safeer Al Wadi x D Masha'A A Allah) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud wins the Gold medal. The chestnut NK Lara (NK Nabhan x NK Lina) bred by Dr Hans Nagel and owned by Doha Stud wins the Silver medal. The grey Gazaa Al Shaqab (Al Ayal AA x Zenab Albadeia), bred and owned by Al Shaqab Stud member of QF, wins the Bronze medal. In the Junior Fillies Championship, the grey Yamama Al Nasser (Nasser x Jurie Al Rayyan) bred by Al Nasser Stud and owned by Al Wajba Stud) wins the Gold medal. The grey D Ameereyyah ( Asfoor Al Waab x Royal Emira), bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud, wins the Silver medal. The grey Ameera Al Waab (Farhoud Al Shaqab x Amaal Al Waab) bred by Sheikh Abdulla Khalid HA and owned by Doha Stud wins the Bronze medal. In the Senior Mares Championship, the grey Menouah Al Rayyan (Fares Al Rayyan x Bint Mesoudah M HP) bred and owned by Al Rayyan Farm wins the Gold medal. The grey Salma Al Bawadi (Hilal Al Nakeeb x Maha Al Khaled), bred and owned by Al Bawady Stud, wins the Silver medal. The grey Nardene Al Naif (Sahib x Johara Al Naif), bred and owned by Sheikh Abdulla Bin Nasser Al Ahmed Al Thani, wins the Bronze medal. In the Yearling Colts Championship, the grey Sinan El Alya (Sinan Al Rayyan x Noor Al Rayyan), bred by El Alya Stud and owned by Sheikh Meshaal Issa TI Al Thani, wins the Gold medal. The grey Theeban Al Rayyan (Ezz Aldanat x Sahla Al Rayyan) bred and owned by Al Rayyan Farm, wins the Silver medal. The grey Shehab Al Farres (Naseem Al Rashedia x Dana El Farres) bred and owned by Mansoor Masoud A Marri wins the Bronze medal. In the Junior Colts Championship, the black D K'Hailan (Royal Colours x D Afaf), bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud, wins the Gold medal. The grey Nibras Aljassimya (Naseem Al Rashediah x Sade Al Khamsa) bred by Sorrentino Giulia and owned by Aljassimya Farm wins the Silver medal. The grey Yazeed Al Rayyan (Fahroud Al Shaqab x Murjanah El Alya), bred and owned by Al Rayyan Farm, wins the Bronze medal. In the Senior Stallions Championship, the grey Naseem Al Rashediah (Al Adeed Al Shaqab x Nabaweyyah Ezzain), bred by Abdulrahman Aljasmi- Al Rashediah Stud and owned by Sheikh Thani Bin Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani wins the Gold medal. The bay Asayel Rashiq (Frasera Mashar x PSE Rasheekah), bred by Azienda Agr. Il Palazzotto by Capecci Paolo and owned by Al Reeh Stud, wins the Silver medal. The grey Nhaar Al Nasser (Ansata Nile Echo x Maisa Al Nasser), bred and owned by Al Nasser Stud, wins the Bronze medal. Katara Arabian Horse Auction 2022 7th February As part of KIAHF 2022, the Katara Arabian Horses Auction is held on 7th February 2022, starting at 18:00 Asia/Qatar (16:00 Europe/Rome) and ending at 01:00 Asia/Qatar (23:00 Europe/Rome). Among the participants, we see many familiar faces, people we have previously met at the Arabian Peninsula Show and available to cooperate with us for future interviews. There are 32 horses available for bidding this year. This sale provides a unique opportunity for horse owners, breeders, and enthusiasts to purchase purebred Arabian horses that had previously won regional or international championships. Besides helping owners sell their horses, the auction also offers buyers superior show horses that can compete in championships. Hot hours come with the selling of eggs. One embryo from the outstanding Dubai Arabian Horse Stud World Champion mare FT Shaella gets purchased at the staggering amount of 3.200,000 QR (about 769.742,41 Euro) by Al Thumama Stud from Qatar. A record price in the Arabian horse world!! But most of all, another piece of evidence is that Qatar spares no endeavour in supporting and promoting Arabian breeds in all their forms. Katara International Arabian Horse Title Show 2022 9th-12th February On 9th February, we all meet again at the Katara International Arabian Horse Title Show. For all lovers and breeders of Arabian horses, the Championship represents the pinnacle of achievement as, right here, you can see some of the finest purebred Arabian horses in the world perform at the highest level. A mere glance at the catalogue reveals that the breeding programs presented in the 2022 edition are of superior quality and that competition will be fierce and strong. A total of 309 purebred Arabian horses from 7 different countries have registered at the Title Show Championship this year. An increase over last year's 248. The Judging panel is composed of 12 internationally renowned experts of the breed: Ann Norden (Sweden), Anna Stefaniuk (Poland), Carmelo Zaragoza Gimenez (Spain), Cedes Bakker (The Netherlands), Fabio Amorosino (Brazil), Francesco Santoro (Italy), Graham Smith (Australia), Hassanain Al-Nakeeb (United Kingdom), Jerzy Bialobok (Poland) Robbie den Hartog (The Netherlands), Santiago Fornieles (Argentina), and Tamas Rombauer (Hungary). With the rank of Disciplinary Commissioners: Alicja Poszepczynska Poland), Dr Gianpaolo Teobaldelli (Italy), Line Brunsgaard (Denmark), Dr Partricia Emanuelsen (Denmark) and Vivian van Eerten (The Netherlands). In their capacity of Ringmasters: Cristian Moschini (Italy) and Dr. vet. Mohamed Mohssen (Egypt). Assistant Ringmaster: Roberto Ceccaroni (Italy). Livestream by: Arabian Essence (Italy), Arabian Insider (Italy) and KIAHF. The show kicks off on February 9, 2022, at 15:30 Asia/Qatar (13:30 Europe/Rome) and ends up on February 12, 2022, at 01:00 Asia/Qatar (23:00 Europe/Rome) with the following champion winners: In the Yearling Fillies Championship, D Expo (D Seraj x Elle Jaharra ) wins the Gold medal. She is bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. Rayyanah Al Nasser (Marwan Al Shaqab x Remal Al Nasser) wins the Silver medal. She is bred and owned by Al Nasser Stud - Sheikh Nawaf Bin Nasser Al Thani. D Raseel (D Seraj x Elle Flamenca) won Bronze medal. She is bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. In the Junior Fillies Championship, D Hadeyyah (Fa El Rasheem x My Fair Rose) wins the Gold medal. She is bred by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud and owned by Ajmal Stud. Falak Al Shaqab (Enotri EEA x JJ Farabella) wins the Silver medal. She is bred and owned by Al Shaqab Member of QF. D Jahraa (Excalibur EA x D Jawaher) wins the Bronze medal. She is bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. In the Senior Mares Championship, Donna Molta Bella Sra (Da Valentino x RD Fabreanna) wins the Gold medal. She is bred by Dan & Maureen Grossman and owned by Aljassimya Farm. Nada Al Shahania (Besson Carol x MFA Annies Song) wins the Silver medal. She is bred by Byatt Michael & Co. and owned by Al Shahania Stud. Maisa Al Nasser (Sinan Al Rayyan x Zanubia Al Nasser) wins the Bronze medal. She is bred and owned by Al Nasser Stud - Sheikh Nawaf Bin Nasser Al Thani. In the Yearling Colts Championship, Bahi Al Jassimya (Sahm El Arab x Balada Al Alfabia) wins the Gold medal. He is bred and owned by Aljassimya Farm. Amos SH (EKS Farajj x Thalita K.A.) wins the Silver medal. He is bred by Sea Horse and owned by Al Nasser Stud - Sheikh Nawaf Bin Nasser Al Thani. Nomaas Al Jumail (NA-Mous Al-Shahania x Assunta GCA) wins Bronze medal. He is bred and owned by Aljumail Stud. In the Junior Colts Championship, D Sharar (D Seraj x FT Shaella) wins the Gold medal. He is bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. RDS Armani (Excalibur Ea x Stellaris BPA) wins the Silver medal. He is bred by Eiad & Amira Safady and owned by Aljassimia Farm. LR Solo Mio (AJ Radman x LR Buena Mia) wins the Bronze medal. He is bred by Las Rosas Estancia and owned by Al Shahania Stud. In the Senior Stallion Championship, EKS Alihandro (Marwan Al Shaqab x OFW Psylhouette) wins the Gold medal. He is bred by Brown Willie and owned by Al Jassimya Farm. E.S. Harir (AJ Dinar x TF Magnums Magic) wins the Silver medal. He is bred by Emirates Stud - Sheikh Abdullah Bin Majid Al Qassimi and owned by Al Wajba Stud. EKS Mansour (EKS Alihandro x EKS Phateena) wins the Bronze medal. He is bred by Brown Willie and owned by Al Shahania Stud. "A FEW ENDING WORDS ...ABOUT KIAHF 2022" During the shows, pyrotechnic lights adorned the main arena of the Katara Esplanade, adding to its visual splendour. We were honoured to be a part of this exceptional Festival. KIAHF 2022 witnessed unrivalled excellence and perfection. All the appreciation goes to all the people and all the breeders of Qatar for their welcome and generous hospitality. But also their affection for the shows. We all flew from our countries to Qatar and participated in the Arabian Peninsula Horse Show and the Title Show. It has been a unique experience of shared passion that we will remember for months to come. We thank Professor Khalid Bin Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti and all the other members of the Organizing Committee for their professionalism and excellent organization. We would also like to thank our Qatari colleague Miss. Malika Mohammed Al-Shraim - News Media Department Manager, Katara General Secretary of Organizing Committee, and PR & Communication, for her kind welcome. Lastly, kudos to all of the officials with whom we always have fun. See you all next year!