The enchanting two-day Arabian horse show, the Global Champions Arabians Tour, concluded with an extraordinary closing ceremony at Cannes’ Stade des Hesperides. Against the backdrop of the glistening Mediterranean and the timeless allure of Cannes, this prestigious event celebrated the majesty and elegance of Arabian horses, captivating enthusiasts and spectators from around the globe.
The Global Champions Arabians Tour (GCAT), renowned for celebrating Arabian excellence, made a grand stop in Cannes as part of its international journey. This year’s event drew together top breeders, trainers, and handlers who showcased the remarkable breed to a new and engaged audience, along with dedicated followers of the Tour.
The closing ceremony was a breath-taking spectacle, featuring an intricate display of horsemanship and cultural performances that paid homage to France’s rich culture through art, music and film. Highlights included a stunning display of synchronised riding, fireworks, and an enchanting rendition of Edith Piaf’s La Vie En Rose.
“The Global Champions Arabians Tour in Cannes has been an extraordinary success, thanks to the exceptional quality of participants and the captivating cultural elements that enriched the experience,” said Faleh Al-Nasr, Chairman of GCAT. “We are proud to have hosted such a remarkable celebration of Arabian horses in this beautiful city, and we look forward to continuing our tour with the same spirit and enthusiasm.
“We would like to thank Global Partners, Qatar Airways, Doha Bank and Old Doha Port, along with Institutional Partner Ville Cannes and Broadcast Partner Alkass, who have been instrumental in the success of the Tour,” continued Faleh.
ES Harir – Gold Senior Male Champion
Throughout the two-day spectacular show, thousands of guests from all over the world descended on Cannes to see horses from 13 countries compete for the coveted Championships titles and ranking points towards the Leading male, female and handler titles, which will be announced at the finals, taking place in Riyadh this November.
The Cannes Champions are as follows:
Yearling Filly Championship
Gold – Durrat Albidayer (Jyar Meia Lua x A Vision MI), bred and owned by Albidayer Stud, Sheikh Mohammed Saoud Sultan Al Qassimi, UAE
Silver – D Nafayes (D Seraj x D Danat), bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud, UAE
Bronze – Royal Futurista (AJ Radman x HK Sweet Musique), bred by Cindy McGown, USA, and owned by Al Wajba Stud, Qatar
Yearling Colt Championship
Gold – Afreen al Shaqab (D Mezyan x Siwar al Shaqab), bred and owned by Al Shaqab Stud, Qatar
Silver – D Borkan (FA el Rasheem x D Ajayeb), bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud, UAE
Bronze – Aesar Alwajba (AJ Radman x LR Altagracia), bred and owned by Al Wajba Stud, Qatar
Junior Female Championship
Gold – Aisha al Sheikh (Jyar Meia Lua x Algamra), bred and owned by Al Sheikh Stud, Palestine
Silver – D Najlah (D Seraj x Elle Flamenca), bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud, UAE
Bronze – Shahbrys HVP (Royal Asad x Rebecca HVP), bred by Agropecuaria Vila Dos Pinheiros, Brazil, and owned by Ajmal Stud, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Junior Male Championship
Gold – Bandar Aljassimya (Picasso di Mar x Miznat Aljassimya, bred and owned by Aljassimya Farm, Qatar
Silver – Baz Aljassimya (Exxalt x MD Mirka), bred by Aljassimya Stud, Qatar, and owned by Akmal Stud, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Bronze – D Shakhar (D Shakhat x D Shamkhah), bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud, UAE
Senior Female Championship
Gold – AJ Kayya (AJ Kafu x Aja Caprice), bred and owned by Ajman Stud, UAE
Silver – Basmah Albidayer (Fadi al Shaqab x Bidayer), bred and owned by Albidayer Stud – Sheikh Mohammed Saoud Sultan Al Qassimi, UAE
Bronze – Basandra Settimocielo (Ajman Moniscione x MA Scarlet), bred by Maria Annaratone Ferraroni, Italy, and owned by Ajman Stud, UAE
Senior Male Championship
Gold – ES Harir (AJ Dinar x TF Magnums Magic), bred by Emirates Stud – Sheikh Abdulla Bin Majid Al Qassimi, UAE, and owned by Aljassimya Farm, Qatar
Silver – Pilatus PCF (Exxalt x Alexandria PCF), bred by PCF Arabians, USA, and owned by Amer Stud, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Bronze – AJ Kafu (Shanghai EA x AJ Kahayla), bred and owned by Ajman Stud, UAE
The tour of Europe continues, with the next stop on this seven-part series taking place in Valkenswaard, the equestrian epicentre of the Netherlands, on 20-21 June.
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