Among the big names travelling to Doha is Olympic champion Scott Brash, joined by fellow Brit Harry Charles, who continues to establish himself at five-star level. Belgium’s Abdel Saïd will also be in action, while Austria’s Max Kühner brings his well-known consistency to the arena.

Germany is strongly represented by both Christian Ahlmann and Hans-Dieter Dreher, two riders with extensive five-star experience and proven Grand Prix success. From the region, Saudi Arabia’s Abdullah Alsharbatly adds local prestige, while Australia’s Edwina Tops-Alexander contributes decades of top-level experience.

Switzerland’s Nadja Peter Steiner completes a diverse line-up, underlining the international depth of the field. With such a mix of established champions and ambitious contenders, the CSI5* in Doha looks set to deliver a competitive and high-quality week of sport.

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