Sports / Horse Racing

African Story gallops to $10m Dubai World Cup win 30 Mar 2014 - 02:25 am

LEFT: Brazilian jockey Silvestre De Sousa celebrates after crossing the finish line on African Story, the horse of the Ruler of Dubai, H...

Age no bar in dressage, says Denmark’s popular princess 16 Mar 2014 - 09:25 am

Princess Nathalie Sayn-Wittgenstein in action on the final day of competitions at Al Shaqab Arena in Doha yesterday. BY RIZWAN REHMAT DOHA: Princess...

Princess Nathalie, Beerbaum win 16 Mar 2014 - 09:24 am

Qatar’s Hamad Nasser Al Qadi is joined by fellow riders during a press conference at Al Shaqab Arena yesterday. PICTURES: AL SHAQAB DOHA:...

Qatari riders eager to shine at top events 15 Mar 2014 - 06:40 am

DOHA: Qatari riders are eager to make their mark in the world of show jumping and their performance in the ongoing CHI Al...

11-year-old Jana is pure delight! 14 Mar 2014 - 06:27 am

Germany’s Jana Hova (center) during a prize distribution ceremony at Al Shaqab Arena in Doha yesterday. DOHA: For 11-year-old Jana Hova, life couldn’t...

Good outing for Qatari riders Rashid, Bassem at Al Shaqab 14 Mar 2014 - 04:43 am

Qatar’s Salman Al Emadi in action during Big Tour CSI 5 at Al Shaqab Arena in Doha yesterday. DOHA: Home rider Rashid Towaim...

Show Jumping: Qatar’s Saeed Nasser wins CSI3* Small Tour 2 competition at CHI Al Shaqab 2014 in Doha 13 Mar 2014 - 01:51 am

Mohammed Al Rumaihi of Qatar in action during Big tour CSI5* at the CHI Al Shaqab event in Doha yesterday. Saeed Nasser Al...

Spectacular routines at Al Shaqab Arena 12 Mar 2014 - 12:11 am

German riders VV Koln Dunnwaldi on horse during Vaulting CV13 Squad free test at the CHI Al Shaqab 2014 in Doha yesterday. Pics:...

Mullins hopes to add silver lining to Cheltenham cloud 11 Mar 2014 - 11:58 pm

CHELTENHAM,UK: Jump racing’s showpiece The Cheltenham Festival, which began here yesterday, will be known as the ‘year of the cloud’ according to leading...

Vaulting programme launches equestrian gala at Al Shaqab 11 Mar 2014 - 12:17 am

German rider Corinna Knauf performing on horse Fabiola W during the Female Individual Compulsory Test at the CHI Al Shaqab 2014 in Doha...

Lindner, Wacha prepare for vaulting debut in Doha 10 Mar 2014 - 12:45 am

A view of Al Shaqab Arena in Doha. One of the world’s best equestrian venues, Al Shaqab Arena is hosting the six-day Al...

Stage set for Chi Al Shaqab equestrian competition 09 Mar 2014 - 04:03 am

Preparations under way at Al Shaqab for the international tournament that begins tomorrow. (RIGHT) A banner promoting the tournament at the venue. (BELOW)...

Qatar Airways to sponsor CHI Al Shaqab 06 Mar 2014 - 09:03 am

A file picture of last year’s CHI Al Shaqab International Equestrian. Doha: Qatar Airways (QA) is the official carrier of CHI Al Shaqab...

Lemaire guides Assy to Emir’s Sword glory at QREC 28 Feb 2014 - 05:42 am

The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani presenting the golden sword to H H Sheikh Mohamed bin Khalifa Al Thani,...

All eyes on H H The Emir Trophies and Sword at QREC races today 27 Feb 2014 - 12:58 am

A jockey entertains guests during the gala dinner of the H H the Emir 23rd International Equestrian Sword Festival in Doha yesterday. The...

Cup glory for Sandbetweenourtoes 26 Feb 2014 - 12:59 am

2013 Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli of France watching the Qatar 2022 Invitation Cup action at Qatar Equestrian and Racing Club (QREC) along with...

Visitors at Shahania Stud Farm 26 Feb 2014 - 12:55 am

Guests at Qatar International Equestrian Federation (QIEF) Festival during their visit to Al Shahania Stud Farm yesterday. Al Shahania Stud Farm owns and...

Crisford to take new role as Dubai ruler’s racing adviser 26 Feb 2014 - 12:52 am

LONDON: Simon Crisford has resigned as racing manager of the Godolphin stable and will take a new role as Sheikh Mohammed’s global racing...