AL SHAQAB STAFF
Manager and Trainer of Endurance

Hadi Nasser Al Ramzani Al Naimi

Hadi Nasser Al Ramzani Al Naimi, a native of Qatar, joined Al Shaqab in 2007 as trainer for the Endurance Team and in 2009 was promoted to the position of Manager for the department.

As the team's trainer, Hadi has been highly successful guiding the group to a phenomenal list of international awards.

In his first season, Al Shaqab earned a silver medal finish in the Pan Arab Games in Egypt. A year later, 2008, Hadi capped off his first full season as trainer of Al Shaqab with the greatest success in the history of the organization, a phenomenal second-place finish in the World Endurance Championship.

During the year, Al Shaqab qualified an impressive roster of eight riders for the World Endurance Championships held in Terengganu, Malaysia. In November, a final team of six riders represented the State of Qatar in the event. The group's hard work paid off as they earned their best finish ever in the World Championships - a team silver medal award for second place.

An accomplished horseman, Hadi has ridden and worked with horses for over 25 years since he began riding as a 12 year old. As the son of a farmer, Hadi grew up with an appreciation for animals working with his family's camels, goats and horses. During his career, he gained invaluable insight in the training and care of horses through his association with various stables in Newmarket, England. The love of the horse and competition is shared as his family members have their own endurance and flat race horses.

He began his career in 1989 as a rider in flat races. Five years later, his love of racing led him to Endurance riding. As an accomplished trainer his background includes leading trainer titles for four consecutive years, 1995 through 1998. His success continues as he is annually ranked in the top 5 standings as a flat race trainer in Qatar.

As a trainer and competitor, Hadi is a widely known and respected member of the Qatar equestrian community. His knowledge and range of contacts in Qatar, the region and internationally will be an invaluable asset in his role as manager of Al Shaqab's Endurance Department.

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