Doha, Qatar – March 04, 2023 – Despite her young age and competing against many of the best of the noble sport and at the highest leve, Ioli Mytilineou (GRE) continues to amaze. On Friday, the Greek Gods must have been in attendance at the stunning Al Shaqab […]
Doha, Qatar – March 04, 2023 – The €97,700 Grand Prix of Doha CSI 3* was taken out by Qatar’s Khalid Mohammed A S Al Emadi (QAT) and Little Lord Pezi 2 in impressive fashion. With Her Excellency Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (QAT) in […]
Doha, Qatar – March 04, 2023 – With the first golden ticket to the Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix at the 2023 GC Prague Playoff awarded, Philipp Weishaupt (GER) and Just Be Gentle secured an impressive victory in the €375,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix […]
Doha, Qatar – March 03, 2023 – Marcus Ehning (GER) and Stargold are certainly at their brightest when the dynamic duo compete at Al Shaqab. As the German stated last week, his horse loves the stunning arena there and that was the case on Saturday as the pair […]
Doha, Qatar – March 03, 2023 – At the buzzing Longines Arena, Riesenbeck International powered by Kingsland emerged triumphant, securing the ranking lead in 2023’s opening GCL leg. The first leg of the thrilling 2023 championship race saw unbeatable performances today in Doha by the team’s top guns. […]
Doha, Qatar – March 02, 2023 – The Irish flag was flying higher than the rest on Thursday on the opening day of the 2023 Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) at the modern Al Shaqab. Denis Lynch (IRL) and Cornets Iberio were responsible for the feat, lighting up […]
Doha, Qatar – March 02, 2023 – The first day of the 2023 Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) season kicked off in spectacular style with 53 riders from 19 different countries taking to Al Shaqab’s incredible Longines Arena. Competition is fierce and spectators were treated to a thrilling […]
Doha, Qatar – March 02, 2023 – The 2023 Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) got off to a great start at Al Shaqab with the first FEI-level class of the week and it was Ramzy Al Duhami (KSA) who stole the spotlight, racing to victory with Manola LS […]
Doha, Qatar – March 02, 2023 – The countdown is over and the most important circuit of the year kicks off this week as teh 2023 Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and Global Champions League (GCL) get underway at one of the most beautiful equestrian facilities in the […]
Doha, Qatar – February 28, 2023 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the stunning Al Shaqab with the running of the first leg of the 2023 Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) & Global Champions League (GCL) season. Once again, a star-studded list of riders and horses has been […]
Doha, Qatar – February 28, 2023 –The 2023 Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and Global Champions League (GCL) seasons were officially declared open yesterday in Doha as as the prestigious circuit gets underway for a 17th season. Al Shaqab returns as the launchpad for the 2023 season which […]
Doha, Qatar – February 24, 2023 – The 2023 edition of the Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab CSI 5* concluded last Saturday with three FEI-classes. Right after the Grand Prix CSI 2* and serving as the prelude to the €410,000 Commercial Bank Grand Prix CSI 5*, presesnted by […]
Doha, Qatar – February 27, 2023 – In an exciting five-way battle for qualification for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Doha (QAT) on Monday, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates scooped the two qualifying spots on offer to teams from Africa and the Middle […]
Doha, Qatar – February 24, 2023 – The second day of showjumping action at the 2023 CHI Al Shaqab 5* came to an end with France flying towards first place. In the Jumping €26,200 Speed Challenge CSI 5* Table C class, over a course of fences set at […]
Doha, Qatar – February 24, 2023 – A fantastic Friday that crowned champions of the CHI Al Shaqab 5* also featured two five-star competitions. In the final event, the feature class of the day, this time the €152,500 Jump-off Challenge CSI 5* over 1.55m fences with victory being […]
Doha, Qatar – February 23, 2023 – The 2023 CHI Al Shaqab got underway on Thursday at Al Shaqab and the first FEI-level class was claimed by a national equestrian hero. In the €26,200 Speed Challenge CSI 2*, top honours was claimed by Qatar’s Bassem Mohammed on his […]
Doha, Qatar – February 23, 2023 – Five-star showjumping action got off to a great start on Thursday at the CHI Al Shaqab 5*. The first five-star class was held over a course of 1.45m fences and was won by Ireland’s experienced showjumper, Shane Breen (IRL). Riding Haya, […]
Doha, Qatar – February 23, 2023 – A great first day of top sport and showtime showjumping took place on Thursday at the Al Shaqab. In the day’s final event – last year’s Grand Prix-winning pair again took first place: Germany’s Marcus Ehning (GER) and Stargold, a 2011 […]
Doha, Qatar – March 05, 2022 – It’s showtime for showjumping and the first grand prix of the 2022 Longines Global Champions Tour season. A total of 34 combinations are ready to go to battle for the lion’s share of the €375,000 being offered. Martin Fuchs (SUI) has […]
Doha, Qatar – March 03, 2022 – The 2022 championship race kicked off with a bang under the lights in the stunning Longines Arena at Al Shaqab. Brand new team Stockholm Hearts powered by H&M We Love Horses secured pole position going into the first super Saturday Showdown […]
Doha, Qatar – February 26, 2022 – Marcus Ehning (GER) delivered a spectacular display of showjumping under intense pressure – riding Stargold to a gripping win in the jump-off before being crowned the champion of the €410,000 Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab Grand Prix CSI 5*, presented by […]
Doha, Qatar – February 25, 2022 – A world-class lineup of riders and horses continued to entertain and enthrall the crowds on day two of 2022 Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab, presented by Longines, the premier international equestrian being held at the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab. Organized […]
Doha, Qatar – February 24, 2022 – The world’s number one showjumper, Sweden’s Peder Fredricson (SWE), soared to victory in the showpiece €95,200 Speed Challenge CSI 5*, as the 2022 Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab, presented by Longines burst into action at the spectacular Longines Arena at Al […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – February 23, 2022 – It still feels like winter in the northern hemisphere but the heat is on for showjumpers all over the world as major events are taking place this week. The seventh week of the 2022 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) promises to […]
Doha, Qatar – January 25, 2022 – The iconic Longines Arena at Al Shaqab, a member of Qatar Foundation, will again provide the perfect stage for the spectacular launch of the 2022 Longines Global Champions Tour and the Global Champions League season. The 2022 edition of the world’s […]
Doha, Qatar – March 7, 2021 – Canadian Olympic champion Eric Lamaze (CAN) closed out two weeks of competition in Doha, Qatar, with a third-place finish in the €375,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Doha CSI 5* on Saturday, March 6. The event was part of […]
Doha, Qatar – March 6, 2021 – The first Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of 2021 kicked off in dynamic Doha, Qatar, full of passion and power with a highly emotional win for Niels Bruynseels (BEL) riding Delux van T & L.A spectacular sound and light show at […]
Doha, Qatar – March 5, 2021 – Scott Brash (GBR) pulled off a mind-blowing feat of speed in the headline 1.55m competition at the magnificent Longines Arena at Al Shaqab’s magnificent. It was a blistering jump-off featuring eight of the world’s best horse and rider combinations and it […]
Doha, Qatar – March 5, 2021 –The third CSI 5* competition of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha saw international combinations rocket around the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab. The 1.50m speed class had twenty-six starters and eight of those jumped clear rounds, meaning the riders really […]
Doha, Qatar – March 04, 2021 – The Valkenswaard United took pole position for Saturday’s GCL showdown as their combined pinpoint accuracy and blistering speed put them on top of the leaderboard in the first round of Global Champions League of Doha. Five teams finished on a zero […]
