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Member Report from Qatar

REPORT MADE AT THE 2022 CONFERENCE

Mr. President, respected executive committee members and my fellow members of WAHO, I am Sara Saleh Al Kuwari representing The Qatar Arabian Horse Registry. Firstly, I would like to thank HRH Princess Alia bint Hussein for her patronage and support for the Arabian horse breed and to this conference in particular. I also extend my appreciation to The Royal Jordanian Equestrian Federation and the organizing committee for hosting this wonderful conference.

I now present report from Qatar. We registered 1030 foals in 2021. About 232 Arabian horses were imported into Qatar and we exported 319 horses to different countries around the world. We recently published our stud book Volume 10, which will be distributed soon.

Our horses mostly compete in flat races, beauty shows and endurance races.

REPORT MADE AT THE 2019 WAHO CONFERENCE: 

Hassan Al Mannai, Qatar:  Mr. President, Executive Committee members, and Members of WAHO.  I am delighted to introduce myself, Hassan Al Mannai, representing the Qatar Arabian Horse Registry.  I would like to thank the Arabian Horse Society of Australia and their organising committee for hosting this wonderful Conference.

I hereby present a report from Qatar.  We registered 903 foals in 2018.  About 271 Arabian horses were imported into Qatar and we exported 158 horses to various countries around the world.  We recently distributed our stud book volume 7 by email, our latest stud book volume 8 is being compiled and will be published soon.

In Qatar the Arabian horse is mostly competing in flat races, showing and endurance races. The number of shows has been increased this year and we now hold two international shows and about five local shows.  We have 372 races in 45 race meetings, and 13 endurance competitions.  Thank you for your kind attention.

REPORT MADE AT 2017 WAHO CONFERENCE:

Mrs. Sara Saleh Al Kuwari, Qatar: Mr. President, Members of the Executive Committee and WAHO Delegates, I am Sara Saleh Al Kuwari, Head of the Qatar Arabian Horse Registry. I would like to thank His Royal Highness Prince Isa bin Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa and The Royal Arabian Studs of Bahrain for hosting this wonderful Conference.

Our office to date has registered 8,850 horses. We registered 714 foals in 2016. Our foals are microchipped, and DNA parentage tested at VHL Genetics. We imported about 283 Arabian horses into Qatar and exported 204 horses to 14 countries around the world. Our studbook Volume 7 has been published and is being circulated.

In Qatar, the Arabian horses mostly compete in flat races, shows and endurance races. We have about 53 flat racing days, hosting about 152 Arabian horse races, including three Group 1 races and two Group 2 races, culminating in the His Highness the Emir’s Sword Festival. The number of shows have been increased and we now hold 2 International shows and about 4 local shows. Thank you for your kind attention.

REPORT MADE AT 2014 WAHO CONFERENCE:

Abdullah Jassim Al Boenain, Qatar: Mr. President, Executive Committee members and Members of WAHO, I am delighted to introduce myself. I am Abdulaziz Jassim Al Boenain representing the Qatar Arabian Horse Registry. With me is our Registrar, Dr. Wagdy Al Adawy. I would like to welcome all of you to our lovely country. We hope you have great time here.

I hereby present the report from Qatar. We registered 289 foals in 2013 and exported 177 to various countries around the world. About 175 Arabian horses were imported into Qatar. We recently published our stud books Volume 5A and Volume 6, these are being distributed.

The WAHO Trophy this year will be presented to our Local Racing champion Assy for his exceptional performance on the race track, he won the Group 1 His Highness The Emir’s Sword in 2014. Thank you for you kind attention.

REPORT MADE AT 2011 WAHO CONFERENCE:

Mr. President, Executive Committee Members, and Members of WAHO. I am Abdulaziz Jassim Al Boenain, representing the Qatar Arabian Horse Registry, and with me is our Registrar Dr. Mohammed Jebali. I would like to welcome all of you to our country and I hope you will enjoy your visit in Qatar. I hereby present the report from Qatar.

Our current studbook is Volume 5. The next Volume will be ready by 2012. We registered 286 foals in 2009, there are about 120 breeding stallions and 400 broodmares, and approximately 2,500 Arabians living in Qatar. We exported 192 horses and imported 143 horses in 2010, from all over the world. All foals are parentage verified using DNA technique, with extremely few cases of parentage by blood-typing. At the time of registration the foals and imported horses are micro-chipped. We allow artificial insemination, using both local and imported semen, and also allow post-mortem use of semen. We allow embryo transfer and have quite a few foals registered that were conceived from this method in Qatar. There is no limit on the number of foals per mare per year.

Arabian horses are used in Qatar for a variety of recreational purposes, including showing, endurance and flat racing. The Arabian horse shows have been increased to 3. We have about 187 races in 53 meetings for pure Arabian horses, and we have about 13 endurance rides each season. Thank you for your kind attention.

REPORT MADE AT 2009 WAHO CONFERENCE:

I am Abdul Aziz Al Boenain, representing the Qatar Arabian Horse Registry, and with me is our Registrar, Dr. Mohammed Jebali.

I will now present the Qatar Report. Our current published stud book is Volume 5, the next volume will be ready by 2010, God willing. We registered 274 foals in 2007, there are about 35 breeding stallions, 365 broodmares and approximately 2,000 living purebred Arabian horses. We exported 173 horses, and imported 104 horses from all over the world in 2007. All foals are parent verified using DNA, with extremely few cases still parent verified by blood-typing. At the time of registration the foals are microchipped, as are imported horses which are not already microchipped. We allow Artificial Insemination using both local and imported semen, and also allow post mortem use of semen. We allow Embryo Transfer and so far have had about 4 registered foals produced through this method in Qatar. There is no limit on the number of foals per mare per year.

Arabian horses are used in Qatar for a variety of recreational activities, including showing, endurance and flat racing. The Arabian Shows have been increased to 3, from the year 2007. We have about 295 races in 43 meetings and about 13 endurance competitions each season. Thank you for your kind attention.

REPORT MADE AT 2007 WAHO CONFERENCE: The current Stud Book Volume 5 is ready and is being made, we are also putting the stud book in electronic format on a CD. We registered 183 foals in 2005 and 145 in 2006. There are about 35 breeding stallions, 189 broodmares, and approximately 1,800 living Arabian horses in Qatar. We exported 88 horses and imported 96 horses in 2006 from all over the world. All foals are parentage verified using the DNA technique before registration. If DNA cannot be used, they are parentage verified using blood-typing methods. On registration, foals are micro-chipped using the ISO compliant system and they are issued with a passport. We allow Artificial Insemination, using both local and imported semen. We also allow Embryo transfer and there is no limit on the number of foals per mare per year.

Arabian horses in Qatar are used for showing, endurance, flat racing and pleasure riding. We hold 2 Arabian horse shows and about 13 endurance rides every year. The number of flat races has been increased and we now have 246 races in 31 race meetings each season. The increase in flat races, endurance rides, and also the increase in prize money, has made a very positive impact on ownership and on the breeding of Arabian horses, with more first-time owners competing in the races. We are also trying to get the approval of ECAHO to allow prize money at our shows, because we want more Qatari citizens involved in Arabian horse activities. The Racing and Equestrian Club is being completely renovated, with many new buildings, more stables, and a modern and expanded equine hospital. Horses are treated at this hospital at a very subsidized cost.

Trophy Winners


ASSY – 2014 WAHO Trophy Winner – Qatar

ASSY Grey Stallion, 2009. (Amer / Margouia).
Owner/Breeder: HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Al Shahania Stud.
Strain: Not Recorded, family of Em-Arkoub.

Assy, 2014 WAHO Trophy Winner of Qatar

Assy, 2014 WAHO Trophy Winner of Qatar

WAHO Trophy Presentation for Assy during the WAHO Conference 2014

WAHO Trophy Presentation for Assy during the WAHO Conference 2014

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MARWAN AL SHAQAB – 2009 WAHO Trophy Winner – Qatar

MARWAN AL SHAQAB, Bay Stallion, *2000 (Gazal Al Shaqab / Little Liza Fame).
Breeder and owner: Al Shaqab Stud.
Strain: Kehailan Ajuz Ras El Fedawi (Wild Thyme, 1876).

Multi-champion international show winner and the sire of a remarkable number of international champions at the highest level of showing all over the world.


ASHHAL AL RAYYAN – 2006 WAHO Trophy Winner – Qatar

ASHHAL AL RAYYAN, Grey stallion, 1996 (Safir / Ansata Majesta).
Breeder and Owner: HE Sheikh Abdul Aziz Bin Khalid Al Thani.
Strain: Dahman Shahwan (El Dahma, 1879).

The 2006 WAHO Trophy was awarded to the champion stallion, Ashhal Al Rayyan, for his exceptional beauty and as a successful sire of champion foals.

Click to Enlarge - Ashhal Al Rayyan, 2006 Qatar WAHO Trophy Winner, Photo credit: Gigi Grasso.
Ashhal Al Rayyan, 2006 Qatar WAHO Trophy Winner,
Photo credit: Gigi Grasso.


MUGADIR – 2005 WAHO Trophy Winner – Qatar

MUGADIR, Grey stallion, *2000 (Amer / Kachia).
Breeder: HH Sheikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Thani, Umm Qarn Farm. Owner: Sheikh Tamim bin Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Thani.
Strain: Jelfan El Dehoua (Wadha 1874).

Mugadir is one of the most successful racing Arabians of his generation in Qatar. He was chosen as the recipient of the 2005 WAHO Trophy for his exceptional performance on the racetrack during the 2004 / 2005 season in Qatar, achieving the unusual distinction of being undefeated in all his 11 races and the winner of a total of QR 1,279,450. His wins include the major races such as HH The Emir’s Trophy; The Gulf Cup for Purebred Arabians bred in GCC countries; HH the Heir Apparent’s Sword; HH The Prime Minister’s Trophy and the Qatar Derby Cup.

The 2005 WAHO Trophy being presented to Mugadir's owner, Sheikh Tamim bin Abdulla Al Thani by his father - and breeder of Mugadir - HH Sheikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Thani.

The 2005 WAHO Trophy being presented to Mugadir’s owner, Sheikh Tamim bin Abdulla Al Thani by his father – and breeder of Mugadir – HH Sheikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Thani.

The 2005 WAHO Trophy was awarded at a special award ceremony on the occasion of the prestigious Prime Minister’s Cup and Sword Race Meeting on 6 January 2006. Mugadir is still in training and won the 2006 Prime Minister’s Cup race. The Trophy was presented by the Prime Minister of Qatar, HH Sheikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Thani, who is also the breeder of Mugadir, to the owner, his son Sheikh Tamim bin Abdulla Al Thani. The presentation was featured live on Qatar Television, and after the ceremony the General Manager of the Race & Equestrian Club gave an interview in which he spoke about the WAHO Trophy and the Arabian horse in general, to create more awareness of Arabian horses and of the activities of the Race & Equestrian Club.

Mugadir, Qatar's 2005 WAHO Trophy winner.

Mugadir, Qatar’s 2005 WAHO Trophy winner.