British rider Scott Brash won the CSI5* 1.60m Grand Prix Two Rounds at the HH the Father Amir Equestrian Prix 2026 in Doha, marking his third triumph in the series. French and Swiss riders finished second and third in the competitive final round at Al Shaqab. The event highlighted Qatar's growing role in international equestrian sports.
The final day of Tour 4 of the HH the Father Amir Equestrian Prix 2026 took place on January 31 at the Longines Arena in Al Shaqab, Doha, Qatar, culminating in the CSI5* 1.60m Grand Prix Two Rounds. Scott Brash of Great Britain secured first place aboard Hello Jefferson, with Megane Moissonnier of France taking second on Crooner Tame, and Nadja Peter Steiner of Switzerland earning third with Mila.
Brash expressed delight at the win, stating, “Hello Jefferson was amazing today. His second round was even better than the first one. I’m unbelievably lucky, I have four unbelievable horses here.” This victory propelled Brash to the top of the series standings with 199 points, ahead of Harry Charles (114 points) and Moissonnier (113 points).
Moissonnier praised the venue: “The arena is amazing. I was a bit nervous when I entered it; but then I forgot everything and focused on the course until the last fence. The public is really good, and it’s great to compete here in Doha.” Steiner added, “I was really happy about my round. My horse jumped amazingly, and the whole weekend was amazing. Mila is an amazing mare.”
The series, the inaugural edition of the Prix, featured over 400 riders from more than 38 countries, with Qatari participants making up 50% of the field. Total prize money exceeded €3.3 million across four tours, including €1,217,000 for Tour 4. Sheikh Talal bin Khalid Al-Thani, Assistant Director, noted the event's high standards and its contribution to equestrian development in Qatar and the region. Over 100 competitions were held, with more than 50 International Equestrian Federation officials present.
Khalifa Al Attiya, Executive Director of the Doha Equestrian Tour, emphasized Qatar's infrastructure: “The modern arenas and facilities at Al Shaqab... enhanced the experience of riders and participating delegations.” Earlier results included wins by Emanuele Gaudiano in the CSI3* 1.40m, Harry Charles in the CSI5* 1.50m Special, and Abdullah Alsharbatly in the CSI3* 1.50m Grand Prix.