HH The Amir’s Sword equestrian to feature 283 riders

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February 9, 2026
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9-February-2026

HH The Amir’s Sword equestrian to feature 283 riders

Doha: Preparations have been completed for the HH The Amir’s Sword equestrian competition, set to take place at Al Shaqab from Wednesday until February 14, with 283 riders and 599 horses confirmed and a total prize purse exceeding €2mn for the prestigious championship.

The highlight of the event will be the Grand Prix, offering €1.5mn in prize money and regarded as one of the most prestigious and lucrative competitions in international showjumping. The championship forms the fifth leg of the Doha Equestrian Tour 2026 and is expected to attract many of the world’s leading riders.

Details were announced during a press conference attended by Qatar Equestrian Federation (QEF) President and Organising Committee member Bader bin Mohammed Al Darwish, Sports Director Salmeen Al Suwaidi, and Marketing and Communications Director Abdullah Al Qashouti.

The competition opens on Wednesday with two five-star classes at heights of 140cm and 150cm in the outdoor arena. Thursday’s programme will feature nine classes across one-star and five-star levels, three three-star World Cup qualifying rounds, a local 60cm class and an international dressage event. The outdoor arena will also host the Hermes Seller class, a 155cm Grand Prix qualifier with a jump-off.

Friday will see 10 rounds, including star and three-star competitions, World Cup qualifiers, junior and youth events, a local 80cm round, an international dressage class and the five-star Grand Prix at 160cm with a jump-off.

On the final day, Saturday, action will include the three-star Grand Prix at 150cm qualifying for the World Cup, the star Grand Prix at 130cm, additional five-star and star rounds, FEI Group VII qualifying classes for youth and juniors, further three-star World Cup qualifiers and a local 100cm class.

The rider line-up features several world-ranked competitors led by world number one Scott Brash of Great Britain, who currently tops the Doha Equestrian Tour standings in the four-star and five-star categories. Brash also claimed the five-star Grand Prix title in the final leg of the HH The Father Amir’s Prix. Other notable names include Austria’s Max Kuhner, Britain’s Harry Charles, USA rider Eve Jobs, Germany’s Nadia Peter-Steiner and Belgium’s Abdelkader Said.

Doha Equestrian Tour Executive Director Khalifa Al Attiyah said Qatar’s equestrian sport was experiencing a strong period of growth following the success of the HH The Father Amir’s Prix. He noted that the Amir’s Sword represents the largest equestrian championship staged in Qatar and the region in terms of prize money, highlighting the country’s world-class facilities at Al Shaqab and increasing international participation.

Al Darwish described the event as a strategic step in developing Qatari riders by giving them the opportunity to compete against leading international athletes, while also strengthening sports tourism and reinforcing Doha’s reputation as a global sports destination.

Al Suwaidi confirmed that more than 280 riders, including 93 Qataris representing over 30 countries, will compete across show jumping and dressage disciplines, with World Cup qualifying rounds, FEI Group VII qualifiers and local youth competitions included in the programme.

A festive closing ceremony will be held on Friday featuring light shows, drone displays and equestrian-themed entertainment, alongside a dedicated fan zone offering cafes, retail outlets and family activities. Cultural events and exhibitions around the Longines Arena will showcase Qatari heritage and hospitality throughout the championship.

The HH The Amir’s Sword is the fifth stop of the Doha Equestrian Tour 2026, which began with the HH The Father Emir Cup series. Scott Brash leads the overall four-star and five-star standings with 199 points ahead of Harry Charles with 114, while French rider Meghann Moussonnier sits third with 113. In the star category, Qatar’s Saad Ahmed al-Saad leads with 49 points, followed by Hussein Saeed Haidan with 43.

The championship is organised by the Qatar Equestrian Federation, the Qatar Olympic Committee and Al Shaqab.