World of Showjumping visited the Longines Global Champions Tour Final in Doha last weekend, and in our next three photo series we take you out and about at the event. All photos (c) Jenny Abrahamsson.
Showjumping is a lot about waiting...
Harrie Smolders and Emerald N.O.P. before the class on Friday evening.
John Whitaker's Argento ahead of his first class.
Malin Henlöv and H&M Zaloubet taking a moment while waiting for Peder Fredricson.
Andreas Kreuzer and Stalido in full concentration.
Ludger Beerbaum and Chiara in action.
Time for a bath.
Scott Brash and Hello Forever having a cuddle while waiting for the class to begin.
Al Shaqab is an outdoor arena with fantastic lights so it is no problem scheduling the classes late at night.
Argento.
Lauren Hough's beautiful Cornet 39.
Marcus Ehning's 9 year old Cordynox did great all weekend.
Trademark Sean Lynch!
Early morning ride for Rolf and Clarimo Ask.
There were several showers as well as air condition in the stables to help the horses and grooms to deal with the heat.
Then