Shaikh Hassan, Alkhateri shine in UAE showjumping cup

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

National team riders Shaikh Hassan bin Rashid Al Khalifa and Khalid Alkhatri led the way with a placing and five out of six clear rounds over the jumps in the CSI2* Grand Prix and Grand Prix Qualifiers of the Longines sponsored tournament.

There were also solid rounds from Hamad Fakhrawi and Ahmed Akbar in the Mini GP.

Shaikh Hassan thanked HH Shaikh Isa bin Abdullah Al Khalifa and Bahrain Royal Endurance and Equestrian the Federation (BREEF) for their continued support.

Shaikh Hassan who was placed in the CsI2* event added: “The showjumping sport is seeing huge growth in Bahrain thanks to HH Shaikh Isa and BREEF.

This gives us riders all the motivation to go in the ring and do our best for Bahrain.

We hope to keep up the good performances throughout the season.” Shaikh Hassan congratulated all the Bahraini riders on their good performances and wished them well for the next show at CsI4* Al Shiraa in Abu Dhabi.