“In challenging circumstances, we are incredibly grateful for the extraordinary efforts made to organise these flights at the earliest possible opportunity. The Doha Equestrian Tours team, local authorities and Qatar Airways worked tirelessly to ensure the horses could leave as quickly and safely as possible,” said LGCT.
“We want to thank everyone who worked around the clock over the past week –especially the Doha Equestrian Tours team and all those involved in getting the horses and people home safely.”
Earlier this month, LGCT and the FEI announced event cancellations in the Middle East, citing the current regional security situation and recent developments affecting travel and operations. Events cancelled included the LGCT 4–7 March fixture at Al Shaqab and a CSI2* event in Al Ain, UAE.
“While we’re disappointed not to have started the season in Doha as planned, we look forward to returning to Al Shaqab in the future. Our attention now turns to Miami Beach for the 2026 season kick-off.”
