Do you know Arabian horses play a very significant role in the country’s history to independence? In 1893, Bedouins, led by Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, assisted by their valuable horses, fought and won an important battle in Qatar’s history against the Ottomans; a battle that eventually led to Qatar’s independence. In 1992, His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani had an Arabian horse breeding farm established at the site of this Al Shaqab battle, naming it the Al Shaqab Equestrian Centre. The aim of this state-of-the-art equestrian centre is to preserve the historical traditions and legacy of Arabian horses; animals that are highly respected in the country.