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Katara Arabian Horse Auction 2023

6th February

As part of KIAHF 2023, the exciting Katara Arabian Horses Auction was held on 6th February 2023, starting at 17:30 Asia/Qatar (16:00 Europe/Rome). Among the participants, bidders and sellers, we could recognize familiar faces, people we had previously met at the Arabian Peninsula Show and had the chance to talk with in advance. 32 stunning horses were available for bidding this year. The sale, one of the highlights of KIAHF 2023, was 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 offered buyers superior show horses that can compete in shows around the world. Hot hours came with the selling of eggs. One embryo right from the outstanding Dubai Arabian Horse Stud home-bred Champion Mare D Shihanah (Fa El Rasheem x D Shahla) got purchased at the staggering amount of 3.600,000 QAR (981.000 US dollars) by Al Thumama Stud from Qatar. A record price in the Arabian horse world. But most of all, another piece of evidence that Qatar spares means in supporting and promoting Arabian breeds in all their forms.

Breeding Right

D SERAJ (UAE)

Grey Stallion, Foaled 2015

Selling Price QR 200,000

Bay Mare, Foaled 2015

Selling Price QR 300,000

Breeding Right

AJ RADMAN (UAE)

Chestnut Stallion, Foaled 2013

Selling Price QR 180,000

Embryo Right

D SHIHANAH (UAE)

Grey Mare, Foaled 2017

Selling Price QR 3,600,000

Embryo Right

TOYA AL NAIF (QATAR)

Grey Mare, Foaled 2009

Selling Price QR 300,000

AYOUSH AL SHAQAB (QATAR)

Grey Filly, Foaled 2020

Selling Price QR 80,000

TUQUE AL NAIF (QATAR)

Grey Mare, Foaled 2016

Selling Price QR 200,000

Katara International Arabian Horse Title Show 2023

8th -11th February

The prestigious Title Show of the 3rd edition of the Katara International Arabian Horse Festival (KIAHF-2023) made a grand start featuring superlative purebred Arabians at the splendid main arena of the Festival at Katara Beach on Wednesday

8th February. With a jaw-dropping prizemoney of QAR 13,900,000, the eye-catching Tile Show featured a total of 273 horses from 18 different countries: Qatar, Italy, Uruguay, Kuwait, Denmark, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Austria, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Britain, Spain, Belgium, Sweden, Palestine, Poland and France.

Among the 26 judges invited to Katara, there were two judges from Poland, who had previously also judged the Arabian Peninsula Horse Show, Anna Stefaniuk and Alicja Poszepczyńska. The other judges of the Title Show were: Renata Schibler (Switzerland), Ahmed Sobhi Hamza (Egypt), Sufian Taha Al Husseini (Palestine) Mohamed Machmoum (Morocco), Basil Jadaan (Syria), Martine Van Hee (Belgium), Maria Annaratone Ferraroni (Italy), Klaus Beste (Germany) Santiago Fornieles (Argentina), Peter J Pond (Australia),

Soheil Sanati (Iran), Carmelo Zaragoza Gimenez (Spain), Nikolaus Jung (Germany), Gregory Gallun (Usa), Luiz Antonio Moreira Rocco (Brazil), Tamas Rombauer (Hungary), Deirdre Hyde (Uk ), Graham Dore (New Zealand), Ann Norden (Sweden) Robbie Den Hartog (Netherlands), Berengere Fayt (France), and Jonas Salzmann (Kuwait). While in the classes the judging panel consisted of 12 judges, in the championships this number increased to 18, judges, changing on rotation. With the rank of Disciplinary Commissioners: Barbara Pfistner (Switzerland), Turki Al Muqbel (Ksa), Dr. Vet. Malak Benamar (Morocco), Dr. Vet. Yousef Abusamra (Qatar), and Laura Mascagna (Italy). In their roles of Ringmasters: Mohammed Hammad, Dr. vet (Egypt) and Mohamed Mohsen, Dr. vet (Egypt). Livestream by: Arabian Essence (Italy), Arabian Insider (Italy) and KIAHF.

KIAHF Title Show’s opening day was graced by the presence of His Highness Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, Personal Representative of the Amir, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, and Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Qatar Museums, in addition to His Highness

Prince Abdullah bin Fahd bin Abdullah, Chair- man of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Equestrian Federation. Also present were a number of Sheikhs, ambassadors accredited to the country and representatives of diplomatic missions The show started on 8th February at 4:15 pm. The winners of all classes on the first three days of Title Show qualifying classes made it to the final championship starting on Saturday, 11th February at 3:30 pm and ending at 9.20 pm, with the solemn proclamation of the following champion horses:

In the Yearling Fillies Championship, Gold medal winner Shahalel Al Shaqab (Na-Mous Al Shahania x Siwar Al Shaqab) bred and owned by Al Shaqab Member Of Q.F. Silver medal winner D Aserah (Aj Nofan x D Shihanah) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. Bronze medal winner Sf Nora (Eks Farrajj x Sf Ghazalah) bred by Musab Abdullah N Aldawway/Alsefrat Stud and owned by Al Jassimya Farm.

In the Junior Fillies Championship, Gold medal winner D Beisan (D Seraj x Rah Rosalia) bred by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud and owned by Al Shaqab Stud. Silver medal winner Aj Kayya (Aj Kafu x Aja Caprice) bred and owned by Ajman Stud - HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi. Bronze medal winner D Najlah (D Seraj x Elle Flamenca) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud.

In the Senior Mares Championship, Gold medal winner Mozn Albidayer (Sma Magic One x Mattaharii) bred by Sheikh Mohammed Saoud Sultan Al Qassimi and owned by Al Wajba Stud. Silver medal winner Noft Al Nayfat (Ajman Moniscione x Eagleridge Passionata) bred by Cindy McGown and Mark Davis and owned by Aljassimya Farm. Bronze medal winner Basandrasettimocielo (Ajman Moniscione x Ma Scarlet) bred by Annaratone Ferraroni Maria, Allev. Settimocielo, and owned by Ajman Stud - HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi.

In the Yearling Colts Championship, Gold medal winner Aj Sayer (Aj Yas x Sama Am) bred and owned by Ajman Stud - HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi. Silver medal winner D Hayel (D Shakhat x D Jawaher) bred by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud and owned by Al Thamer Stud. Bronze medal winner Sarab Ajmal (Eks Farajj x Meqbilat Athbah) bred and owned by Turki Mohammed Abdulrahman Alothman/Ajmal Stud.

In the Junior Colts Championship, Gold medal winner Lehon (Fa El Rasheem x Aragia Vanilla) bred by Az. Agr Di Filippi Coccetta Marzio and owned by Al Jassimya Farm. Silver medal winner D Sharar (D Seraj x Ft Shaella) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. Bronze medal winner D Shahhar (Excalibur Ea x D Shihanah) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud.

In the Senior Stallion Championship, Gold medal winner Excalibur E.A. (Shanghai Ea x Essence Of Marwan E.A.) bred by Equus Arabians and owned by Al Shaqab Member Of Q.A. Silver medal winner Sultan Al Zobara (Gazal Al Shaqab x Inra Al Shaqab) bred by Al Zobara Stud and owned by Nasser Ali A A Al Misnad. Bronze medal winner Amaar (Rfi Farid x Adiya) bred by AlJuman Stud and owned by Al Dana Stud.

Conclusion

The Katara show has undoubtedly become the most important and one of the most prestigious events of this type in the world. It has become a class all on its own, as this show cannot be compared to any other. Organizing Committee members set clear goals that have been masterfully accomplished since the organization began. First and number one, preserving the authentic Qatari heritage and promoting it worldwide. Passion, teamwork and huge funds were put into this 2023 edition with the participation of the world’s finest purebred Arabian horses judged according to the highest arbitration standards. The experience of the two previous editions made everything run smoothly, and the team responsible for the technical organization and punctuality has been the same since the first edition, which ensured everyone the comfort of using their own experiences. The cultural dimension of this Festival was intensely experienced through the plethora of cultural and entertainment activities in various artistic styles to attract different groups of society. Hairaat Jewellery represented by Nada Khamis Al Sulaiti, executive creative director, was keen to participate in sponsoring this prominent global event for its second time, adding a touch of glamour to the show with a stunning presentation of pieces of jewellery inspired by the Qatari heritage in the beauty of the purebred horses and their attractive colours. Thanking the hosts for a great show, excellent atmosphere, hospitality and kindness felt at every step, and the sponsors for their unparalleled generosity, it is necessary to emphasize with great respect their reaction to the uni- maginable catastrophe that took place in nearby Turkey and Syria. As part of solidarity with these countries, many buildings in the capital of Qatar were illuminated with the colours of the Turkish flag. In a short speech at the end of the show, the Chairman of the organizing committee, Dr Khaled Bin Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti, expressed on behalf of the Qatari government his willingness to help the brothers and sisters of Turkey and Syria. As a gesture of solidarity with the families of the victims of the earthquake, the organizers gave up the lavish closing ceremony of the show, which was extremely spectacular during the two previous editions of the Festival. After the Katara Festival 2023, we will likely meet again in Doha in December at another significant show, the World Championships organized for the first time there!

AJ NOFAN X D SHIHANAH

BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD

OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD

Shahalel Al Shaqab

NA-MOUS AL SHAHANIA X SIWAR AL SHAQAB

BREEDER: AL SHAQAB MEMBER OF Q.F.

OWNER: AL SHAQAB MEMBER OF Q.F.

Sf Nora

EKS FARRAJJ X SF GHAZALAH

BREEDER: MUSAB ABDULLAH N ALDAWWAY/ALSEFRAT STUD

OWNER: AL JASSIMYA FARM AHM 149