Kuwaiti riders claim third at Al-Shaqab Equestrian Cup in Doha

29/03/2026

DOHA, March 29 (KUNA): Two Kuwaiti riders secured third-place finishes at the Al-Shaqab Equestrian Cup, held at the Longines main and indoor arenas in Doha, Qatar.

In the junior category (125 cm), Kuwaiti rider Madhi Al-Khamees rode Cash Maker to a time of 41.27 seconds, earning third place. Qatar’s Mohammed Al Thani took first with 38.13 seconds on Granny, followed by Bahrain’s Sultan Al-Rumaithi in second with 40.91 seconds on Jouhelis.

In the three-star category (145 cm), Fawaz Rashid represented Kuwait and finished third on Jaya de Fortis with a time of 77.07 seconds. Jordan’s Nasouh Kayali claimed first place with 71.24 seconds on High Score, while Germany’s Frederic Stakk took second on Chelseas with 76.02 seconds.

The Al-Shaqab Equestrian Cup, organized by a member of the Qatar Foundation, will conclude on Sunday with the final rounds.