Gulf Equestrian Spotlight
Equestrian sport continues to strengthen its presence across the Gulf, with riders and horses from Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman taking part in major regional and international competitions. From show jumping and dressage to endurance and Arabian horse events, the Gulf continues to build a strong reputation in the global equestrian..
Gulf Equestrian Spotlight
Show jumping continues to gain momentum across the Gulf, with riders from Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain preparing for major regional and international competitions.
Qatar’s show-jumping team is currently preparing for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, where Sheikh Ali bin Khalid Al-Thani, Sheikh Fahad bin Jassim Al-Thani, Faleh Suwaid Al Ajmi and Bassem Mohammed are set to represent the country. The team competition begins on October 1, followed by the individual competition on October 3–4.
The UAE also continues to strengthen its international presence. Emirati rider Omar Abdul Aziz Al Marzooqi recently finished 13th in the individual final at the 2026 FEI Jumping World Championship in Aachen, after competing among 146 riders from 51 nations.