Her Highness Attends Opening Tour Competitions of the HH the Father Amir Prix

HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser

HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation (QF), attended  opening day at Al Shaqab as Tour 1 of the HH The Father Amir Prix 2026 officially commenced in Doha.

Tour 1 brings together international and regional riders across CSI1, CSI2 and CSI4* categories, with a total prize fund of EUR 538,000. Across the full H.H. The Father Amir Prix four-tour series, prize money totals EUR 3,303,000, with Tours 1 and 2 welcoming 248 riders competing with 524 horses.

The opening day programme featured competitions across the Indoor Arena and Outdoor Arena, with classes spanning multiple categories, reflecting the Tour's role in supporting both international-level performance and the continued development of regional talent within the FEI competition structure.

Day 1 delivered a strong start to the Tour, with riders competing in CSI1*, CSI2* and CSI4* classes throughout the day. The schedule included CSI4* competitions at 140 cm and 145 cm, alongside CSI2* classes at 140 cm and CSI1* classes at 120 cm, with performances marked by technical consistency and competitive pacing across both arenas.

In class CSI4* 1.45m, Saudi Arabia's Abdullah Alsharbatly, on Boeckmanns Lord Pezi Junior, won timing 57.93 seconds.

In class CSI4* 1.40m, Germany's Janne F. Meyer-Zimmermann, My Lady Lavista, won timing 27.41 seconds.

In class CSI2* 1.40m, Italy's Emanuele Gaudiano on Diarouge Blue PS, won timing 30.19 seconds.

In class CSI2* 1.25m, Jordan's Ibrahim Hani Bisharat on El Nino Bull's Eye Z and Egypt's Yassin Khalifa on Camelija shared the first place timing 60.70 seconds each.

In class CSI2* 1.30m, Saudi Arabia's Abdullah Alsharbatly on Dr Scarpo won timing 38.02 seconds.

In class CSI1* 1.10m, Saudi Arabia's Hasan Alhadi on DSP Cessy won timing 26.45 seconds.

In class CSI1* 1.20m, Egypt's Youssef Nassar on Orestes van het Tolhuis won timing 54.69seconds.

Janne F. Meyer-Zimmermann commented: "It was a good day for us. My Lady Lavista jumped very well, and we're delighted to open Tour 1 with a win."

In turn rider Emanuele Gaudianosaid: "Today was a positive start for us. Diarouge Blue PS felt focused and responsive, and we were able to deliver a clear round and keep a good rhythm in the second phase. We'll take this result and stay concentrated as the competition continues".

For his part Abdullah Alsharbatly said: "I'm pleased with how Boeckmanns Lord Pezi Junior performed today. It was a smooth round and a positive start to the competition. We'll take it step by step and keep our focus for the rest of the tour".

Throughout the event period, the fan zone around the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab will offer entertainment facilities, cafés and retail outlets, alongside outdoor activations delivered by local service providers, entrepreneurs and artists, reflecting Qatari hospitality and cultural heritage.

Competition continues Saturday with a full programme across both arenas, including further CSI1*, CSI2* and CSI4* classes scheduled throughout the day.

HH The Father Amir Prix is delivered as a four-tour series. Tours 2, 3 and 4 will include FEI Group VII qualifiers, supporting regional riders in their pathway to higher-level international competition.

Inaugurated in 2025, the Doha Equestrian Tour is a premium international show jumping series hosted at Longines Arena at Al Shaqab, one of the world's leading equestrian venues. The Tour brings together elite riders, world-class horses, and top-level competition, combining sporting excellence with a refined event experience. Its mission is to reinforce Doha's position as a global equestrian hub while promoting performance, horsemanship, and the highest standards of organisation, integrity, and international competition.

(QNA)