H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix 2026: Tour 3 Returns to Al Shaqab with Three Days of International Show Jumping
Running 22–24 January, Tour 3 continues the four-tour international series at Longines Arena at Al Shaqab and culminates in the CSI5* 1.60m Grand Prix on Saturday evening.
Mdmar -Doha, Qatar, 21 January
Tour 3 of H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix 2026 returns to Longines Arena at Al Shaqab on 22–24 January, bringing three days of international show jumping across CSI1*, CSI3* and CSI5* categories. With €764,000 in prize money on offer, the weekend builds toward the headline CSI5* 1.60m Grand Prix on Saturday evening.
Continuing the progress of Tours 1–2, competition runs from morning through to the evening sessions across Al Shaqab’s arenas, culminating in three Grand Prix with jump-off on Saturday.
Tour 3 Highlights (22-24 January)
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At Longines Arena at Al Shaqab, Tour 3 runs across three days of international show jumping from Thursday to Saturday, featuring CSI1*, CSI3* and CSI5* competitions from morning into the evening. The opening day includes CSI3* classes early on, before the first CSI5* in the evening, while Friday continues the programme across the categories and builds to the CSI5* 1.55m with Jump-Off. Tour 3 then concludes on Saturday with 3 Grand Prix with jump-off: CSI5* 1.60m, CSI3* 1.50m and CSI1* 1.30m .
Organizing Committee Quotes
Mohammed Jaber Al-Khayarin, Deputy Director of H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix:
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“Tour 3 is a key stage of the four-tour series. We’re proud to welcome riders and teams back to Doha as we move into the decisive weeks of the season. The programme brings CSI1*, CSI3* and CSI5* competition together in one weekend, with three Grand Prix with jump-off to close the tour.”
Abdullah Al-Qashouti, Director of Marketing and Communications for H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix:
“Tour 3 brings three days of top-level sport to the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab, with competition running from morning to evening. We encourage spectators to plan their visit and experience the amazing atmosphere across the 3 days. Alongside the headline CSI5* action, the tour also showcases strong competition across CSI1* and CSI3*, reflecting the depth of the field of play this season.”
Tour 1 & Tour 2 Highlights
Tour 1 opened the series with a CSI4* Grand Prix win by Harry Charles (GBR) and a CSI2* Grand Prix win by Oliver Fletcher (GBR), while Qatari riders secured the top three places in the CSI1* Grand Prix.
Tour 2 raised the level with the introduction of CSI5* classes and concluded with 3 Grand Prix with jump-off on the last day (CSI1* 1.30m, CSI3* 1.50m and CSI5* 1.60m). Scott Brash (GBR) led the day with a double, winning the CSI5* 1.60m Grand Prix with Hello Jefferson and the CSI3* 1.50m Grand Prix, with Hello Chadora Lady, while Hussain Said A M Haidan (QAT) won the CSI1* 1.30m Grand Prix, heading an all-Qatari top four.
Series Standings Updates (After Tour 2)
CSI1* Rankings (Total Prize Money: €100,000)
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Qatar continues to lead the CSI1* standings after two weeks, with Hussain Said A M Haidan (QAT) on 40 points after topping both Week 1 and Week 2. He is followed by Saad Ahmed S A Al Saad (QAT) on 34 points, with Bisher Kayali (JOR) third on 19 points. The next positions remain close, with Jaber Rashid A B Al Amri (QAT) fourth on 18 points.
CSI4*/5* Rankings (Total Prize Money: €500,000)
The CSI4*/5* standings have shifted after Week 2, with Scott Brash (GBR) leading on 89 points (34 + 55), followed by Janakabhorn Karunayadhaj (THA) on 66 and Eve Jobs (USA) third on 62. Just behind the podium, Harry Charles (GBR) and Anastasia Nielsen (MON) are tied on 59, with Megane Moissonnier (FRA) on 55 after a strong Week 2. Qatar remains represented, led by Sheikh Ali Khalid Al Thani (QAT) on 2 points.
Partners
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The championship is organized by the Qatar Equestrian Federation, Al Shaqab, and the Qatar Olympic Committee, in partnership with: Qatar Airways as Official Airline Partner, UDC as Complementary Partner, Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana Group as Transport Partner, Al Kass Sports Channels as Broadcast Partner, Education Above All as Official Humanitarian Partner, Hamad Medical Center as Official Medical Partner and Ooredoo as Official Telecom Partner.
About H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix
H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix is delivered as a four-tour international series. Tours 2, 3 and 4 include FEI Group VII qualifying classes, supporting regional riders in their pathway to higher-level international competition.
About the Doha Equestrian Tour
Inaugurated in 2025, the Doha Equestrian Tour is a premium international show jumping series hosted at Longines Arena at Al Shaqab, one of the world’s leading equestrian venues. The Tour brings together elite riders, world-class horses, and top-level competition, combining sporting excellence with a refined event experience. Its mission is to reinforce Doha’s position as a global equestrian hub while promoting performance, horsemanship, and the highest standards of organization, integrity, and international competition.
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The “Mdmar” website which was Founded by Khaled Makhlouf in 2007 for horse and equestrian races is keen to cover and follow all competitions related to horses, from show jumping, Horseracing, speed and endurance races, and purebred Arabian horse beauty shows, which belong to the Arab Gulf countries at home and abroad in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, the Sultanate of Oman, and the Kingdom of Bahrain.
