What was supposed to be a routine flight to the season opener of the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) in Doha turned into a nerve-wracking logistical race against the clock on Saturday. The sudden escalation in the Middle East closed the airspace and completely upended the plans of top riders and horse transporters. Lieselot Hamerlinck reflects on an unprecedented situation: "The most frustrating part is that we can't do anything until the airspace is open again. Fortunately, we have received positive news that the horses and grooms are all safe!"
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