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The Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club (QREC) management has hailed the steps being taken by Qatari jockeys in getting trained at world’s best available horse riding academies.
These initiatives reflect the jockeys’ commitment to benefit from the highest training level in order to improve their performance and reach the stage, which will qualify them to realise their ambitions.
QREC said it encourages such steps with a view to creating a fine base of Qatari jockeys. The QREC Board recognises the importance of having Qatari jockeys present at races to compete with the more famed and experienced international jockeys who ride in the weekly race meetings at Al Rayyan Park, which is in line with the QREC’s strategy and vision for the coming years.
Recently, two riders Abdulaziz Jaber Dharman (23) and Saleh Salem al Marri (25) have undergone training at the British Racing School in Newmarket, England.
However, this is not the first time that Qatari jockeys have gained professional experience as a group of them attended a training course in South Africa last year.
Again, another group of five jockeys did the same earlier this year when Khalid Abdulaziz al Kuwari, Abdulla Saleh al Yahri, Ali Khalid al Mosallam and Abdulla Rashid al Adgham underwent a one-month training course in South Africa.
Later, jockey Abdulla Mubarak al Maadeed attended a training course for two months in South Africa as well.
“I have benefited a lot and learned a great deal about horseracing,” said Dharman highlighting how valuable the training course in England has been. “The two-month course was dedicated to horse riding and racing tactics. It included a series of theoretical classes and practical sessions. We sometimes even participated in show jumping training to gain the experience of balance while riding. There were also fitness sessions. At the end of the course, Saleh and I received accredited certificates from the Academy, which helped me obtain a QREC jockey license. I will ride in races both reserved for Qatari jockeys and others involving international jockeys.
“I also look forward to ride for Qatar’s leading farms and studs, including Al Shaqab Racing, Umm Qarn and Al Shahania in international races in Europe.
“I would like to thank Nasser bin Sherida al Kaabi, QREC General Manager, for the valuable assistance and motivation. In the meantime, I will continue my studies for the PhD as well and I am proud that I will be a jockey with a PhD ,” he added.
Al Marri shared his colleague’s attitude, saying, “Like Abdulaziz, I would like to thank the QREC management and, in particular Nasser bin Sherida Al Kaabi.
“I wish priority of riding at QREC races would be given to Qatari jockeys in future.
Doha
The Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club (QREC) management has hailed the steps being taken by Qatari jockeys in getting trained at world’s best available horse riding academies.
These initiatives reflect the jockeys’ commitment to benefit from the highest training level in order to improve their performance and reach the stage, which will qualify them to realise their ambitions.
QREC said it encourages such steps with a view to creating a fine base of Qatari jockeys. The QREC Board recognises the importance of having Qatari jockeys present at races to compete with the more famed and experienced international jockeys who ride in the weekly race meetings at Al Rayyan Park, which is in line with the QREC’s strategy and vision for the coming years.
Recently, two riders Abdulaziz Jaber Dharman (23) and Saleh Salem al Marri (25) have undergone training at the British Racing School in Newmarket, England.
However, this is not the first time that Qatari jockeys have gained professional experience as a group of them attended a training course in South Africa last year.
Again, another group of five jockeys did the same earlier this year when Khalid Abdulaziz al Kuwari, Abdulla Saleh al Yahri, Ali Khalid al Mosallam and Abdulla Rashid al Adgham underwent a one-month training course in South Africa.
Later, jockey Abdulla Mubarak al Maadeed attended a training course for two months in South Africa as well.
“I have benefited a lot and learned a great deal about horseracing,” said Dharman highlighting how valuable the training course in England has been. “The two-month course was dedicated to horse riding and racing tactics. It included a series of theoretical classes and practical sessions. We sometimes even participated in show jumping training to gain the experience of balance while riding. There were also fitness sessions. At the end of the course, Saleh and I received accredited certificates from the Academy, which helped me obtain a QREC jockey license. I will ride in races both reserved for Qatari jockeys and others involving international jockeys.
“I also look forward to ride for Qatar’s leading farms and studs, including Al Shaqab Racing, Umm Qarn and Al Shahania in international races in Europe.
“I would like to thank Nasser bin Sherida al Kaabi, QREC General Manager, for the valuable assistance and motivation. In the meantime, I will continue my studies for the PhD as well and I am proud that I will be a jockey with a PhD ,” he added.
Al Marri shared his colleague’s attitude, saying, “Like Abdulaziz, I would like to thank the QREC management and, in particular Nasser bin Sherida Al Kaabi.
“I wish priority of riding at QREC races would be given to Qatari jockeys in future.
