HORSE haven

Qatar airlifts throughbreds to Belgian refuge amid Iran conflict

The Belgian facility is a hub for moving high-value sport horses for the Olympics and major tournaments, often in response to geopolitical crises

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Horses in boxes are unloaded from the plane upon their arrival at Liege airport

Qatar transported 75 competition horses and their grooms for safe refuge in Belgium after cancellation of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha due to the Iran conflict.

Another 63 horses are scheduled to make the crossing...