Registration has opened for the second edition of Katara International Arabian Horse Festival.
Cultural Village Foundation — Katara— announced that registration for three categories will be until December 31. The festival will start from February 2 to 12, 2022 at Katara Esplanade.
The programmes under this year’s festival include Arabian Peninsula Horse Show to be held from February 3 to 5; Arabian Horse Auction, February 7; and the Title Show, from February 9 to 12. Registration fees are QR2,500, QR500, and QR5,000 respectively.
The Arabian Peninsula Horse Show is open to straight Egyptian horses registered in any World Arabian Horse Organization (WAHO) recognised studbook by the closing date of entities. Classes will be judged by a panel of 11 judges, rotated in groups of nine throughout the classes. Judging in the classes are based on five topics namely type, head and neck, body and topline, legs, and movement.
The Katara purebred Arabian Horses – Qualifiers auction is aimed to provide horse owners, breeders and equine enthusiasts the opportunity to purchase superior purebred Arabian horses, as the Arabians on auction are among the finest, having previously won regional or international championships.
Moreover, it is intended to encourage and enable participation in the Qatar International Arabian Horse Championships.
Meanwhile, the 31st Qatar International Arabian Horse Show or Title Show is open to horses registered in any WAHO recognised studbook of a Middle East or North African European conference of Arab Horse Organisations Member country by the closing date of entries.
Interested applicants may register via www.kiahf.qa. The total prize for the second edition is at QR16,850,000.
The mission of the Katara International Arabian Horse Festival is to support Qatar’s rich equestrian heritage and promote it worldwide. It is organised by Katara, Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club, and Qatar Equestrian Federation.
