Doha, Qatar – March 29, 2026 – The Longines Arena at Al Shaqab hosted the closing day of the 2026 Al Shaqab Cup CSI 5* & CSI 3*, part of the Doha Equestrian Tour, as the event concluded after four days of competition featuring 164 riders, 349 horses and 22 nations. After several wins since their arrival there, Kristen Vanderveen (USA) and Bull Run’s Jireh were consistent again, earning another podium finish in the €325,000 Grand Prix of Doha CSI 5*.

The 1.60m two-round with jump-off test was contested by 17 combinations and despite not qualifying for the tiebreaker due to one time penalty in the first round, Kristen Vanderveen (USA) and the Bull Run Jumpers’ 2014 dark bay Holsteiner gelding (Uriko x Colman) managed to secure bronze honors.

Final Results – €325,000 Grand Prix of Doha CSI 5*

1) Cyrine Cherif (FRA) & Triple T Calamando Blue – 0 / 0 / 0 – 42.51

2) Faleh Suwead Al Ajami (QAT) & Wathnan Quatro – 0 / 0 / 4 – 40.99

3) Kristen Vanderveen (USA) & Bull Run’s Jireh – 1 / 0 – 53.81

Source: Press Release from Doha Equestrian Tour

Photos: © Doha Equestrian Tour / Lukasz Kowalski

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