Competition at CHI Al Shaqab presented by Longines in Qatar came to a close with the exciting €410,000 Grand Prix.

Competition is heating up in Qatar; plus what's happening behind the scenes and on a different type of course.

Plus an update on travel, accommodations, the venue, how the Keto is going and some random observations.

Your Fearless Editor ‒ who works from home and normally lives like a hermit ‒ is off on another adventure in far-flung Qatar.

The CHI Al Shaqab came to a rousing finale with a rich Grand Prix win for Marcus Ehning and Freestyle victory for Patrik Kittel.

Dutch rider scores victory in dressage, French and German riders top the 5* Jumping, and some images from here and there.

Your Fearless Editor is once again headed east ‒ way east ‒ to cover the CHI Al Shaqab in Qatar. Come along on my adventures in the desert...

The German rode Stargold to take the €410,000 Grand Prix; Henri Ruoste and Kontestro win the Grand Prix Freestyle to wrap up CHI Al Shaqab.

The German rider guided Dominator 2000 Z to win the 410,000 euro finale in Doha, edging Olivier Robert (FRA) and Niels Bruynseels (BEL).

The Canadian has two top horses with him as he squares off against a strong international field leading up to the €410,000 GP on Saturday.