(MENAFN - Gulf Times) Abdulaziz Khalid al-Bukhari astride GI Molga won the Future Riders 100cm class as His Highness The Amir Sword Festival for showjumping and dressage began on Thursday at the Qatar Equestrian Federation's outdoor arena.
The three-day championship carries a total prize money of QR500000, with the feature event Big Tour scheduled for Saturday. The winner of the Amir Sword will also be awarded a brand new car. Thursday, the mandatory veterinary checks and familiarization session was held.
The event is being held in accordance with the rules and regulations of the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI). Strict Covid-19 prevention protocols is being followed with only 10 percent of fan attendance being allowed at the venue