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Equestrian Clash: Jobs' Husband in Heated Qatar Showdown
29 Jan
Summary
- Harry Charles confronted a groom after his father was allegedly pushed.
- The incident occurred during a competition warm-up in Doha, Qatar.
- The Federation Equestre Internationale is investigating the altercation.
During a show jumping Grand Prix in Doha, Qatar, Harry Charles, husband of Eve Jobs, engaged in a heated altercation with a stable worker. The incident unfolded when Charles reportedly jumped off his horse to confront a groom associated with Saudi Arabian equestrian Abdullah Al-Sharbatly. This confrontation allegedly followed an incident where the groom pushed Charles's father, Peter Charles, a gold medal-winning Olympian.
The dispute occurred during a warm-up period at the Al Shaqab venue. Video footage captured Charles and the groom in a heated discussion, surrounded by teammates and officials. The Federation Equestre Internationale, the sport's governing body, has launched an investigation into the event.
Egyptian equestrian Abel Said described the scene as disruptive, likening it to a 'boxing match' that unsettled his own horse during his warm-up. However, a source close to the situation clarified that Charles's intervention was to protect his father.
Harry Charles, 26, married Eve Jobs, 27, a model and showjumper, last year. The couple, who share a passion for equestrianism, had a lavish wedding in the Cotswolds. Eve Jobs, daughter of the late Apple CEO Steve Jobs, has also achieved success in show jumping, winning a bronze medal at the 2019 Pan American Games.
