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Shama Al Shaqab Victorious at Abu Dhabi International Arabian Horse Championship


Shamah Al Shaqab earned a victory in the three-year-old filly class on the first day of the three-day Abu Dhabi International Arabian Horse Championship on Wednesday, February 10.

Owned by Al Shaqab, member of Qatar Foundation, Shamah Al Shaqab is a daughter of three-time World Champion stallion Marwan Al Shaqab and out of the mare SWF Desert Rose. She is now qualified for the Junior Females Championship that will be held on the final day of the show, Friday, February 12. 

The Abu Dhabi International Arabian Horse Championship features 12 classes of Arabian Horse competition. The class winners will compete for the championship title of their respective age group, receiving prize money of 250,000 Dhs for each title. The four championships include: Junior Females, Senior Females, Junior Males and Senior Males.   

Al Shaqab will next compete in the Qatar International Arabian Horse Show, February 21-23 at the Qatar Equestrian Federation.

H H, The Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani founded Al Shaqab in 1992 to preserve and further develop the Arabian horse in Qatar.The organization is led by H E Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and encompasses a Breeding and Show division, Riding Academy and Endurance Team. In 2004, Al Shaqab proudly became a member of Qatar Foundation. Al Shaqab's mission is to promote the highest standards in the breeding and showing of Arabian horses and provide innovative, educational and competitive opportunities in all of the equestrian arts.

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