DOHA, December 19, 2009/

ABU DHABI, December 19, 2009 – Qatar’s rider Hamad Nasser Al Qadi captured finished fourth in UAE’s International Juniors Show jumping championship that concluded in Abu Dhabi, capital of UAE on Friday.

In addition Abdullah Al Saaq occupied the 11th place as the Al Qadi and Al Saaq have successfully passed the preliminary rounds.

The prestigious event was organised by UAE Equestrian Federation, with participation of 31 riders represented 17 countries including UAE, Jordan, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Qatar Lebanon, USA, Russia, Brazil Canada, Chili, Colombia, France, Germany, New Zealand, South Africa and Bolivia.

On the first day of the championship, Al Saaq settled in the fourth place in the qualification class to the second day with the horse “Suqrat” clocking time of 32,67 while Hamad Al Qadi occupied the tenth place on “Alin”.

Mr. Alex McLaren, Secretary General of International Equestrian Federation lauded the level of young riders as they participated in 28 qualification classes.