Global Champions Arabians Tour announces launch of the Americas Circuit

The Global Champions Arabians Tour (GCAT) officially launched its highly anticipated Americas circuit last night during a dazzling event at the New World Center in Miami Beach. The launch, attended by Arabian horse enthusiasts and industry leaders, media and personalities, marks an exciting new chapter for the tour as it expands into new territories.

With $2.7 million in total prize money, the GCAT Americas solidifies the Global Champions Arabians Tour’s position as the most prestigious circuit in the Arabian horse world and will launch with five iconic locations in 2025:

• Scottsdale, Arizona, USA – 18-20 February 2025
• Miami Beach, Florida, USA – April (TBC)
• São Paulo, Brazil – 09-10 July 2025
• Brandon, Manitoba, Canada – 23-24 August 2025
• Las Vegas, Nevada, USA – 27-29 September 2025 (final)

Following the same innovative and unique judging system employed in the Middle East and Europe to uphold the core values of fairness and integrity, each stage of the Tour will see horses evaluated by a panel of judges selected at random before the start of each qualifying class and championship. Horses will be judged on a set of five criteria –type, head and neck, body, legs and movement – and awarded a maximum of 20 points for each.

During each stage of the Tour, the top 10 females, males and handlers in each of the six championships will be awarded points toward the overall ranking. At the final stage in Las Vegas, the Best Female, Best Male, Best Handler and Horse of the Tour will be crowned.

In addition to the overall rankings, the Gold, Silver and Bronze champions from each of the six championships at each stage will be invited to compete in the recently announced World Arabian Horse Championship Supreme, set to take place in Doha, Qatar, next December. This exciting new addition to the Tour will see the champions from four continents go head-to-head to be awarded the coveted Supreme World Champion title, and a share of the €4,000,000 prize pool.

Speaking at the launch event, Faleh Al Nasr, Chairman of the Global Champions Arabians Tour, shared his excitement about the new chapter for the Tour: “The launch of the Americas circuit represents a bold step forward for GCAT. It’s a testament to the growing global appreciation for Arabian horses and their unique qualities. We are thrilled to bring this celebration of excellence to the Americas and build lasting connections across continents.”

Left to right: Jeff Sloan, Murray Popplewell, Cindy McGown, Faleh Al Nasr, Francisco Carrasco, Taryl O’Shea, Greg Knowles

Cindy McGown, CEO of GCAT Americas, highlighted the significance of bringing GCAT to the region: “The Arabian horse has a deep-rooted legacy here in the Americas, and GCAT’s presence will only amplify the admiration and respect these remarkable animals deserve. This Tour is a unique opportunity to unite communities through the shared passion for these extraordinary horses and their incredible stories.”

With the opening stage in Scottsdale set for February 2025, the GCAT Americas is poised to captivate audiences, set new standards in Arabian horse shows, and inspire a deeper appreciation for Arabian horses across the hemisphere.

About the Global Champions Arabians Tour
Inaugurated in 2024, the Global Champions Arabians Tour is an exclusive Arabian Horse Championship series, taking place in state-of-the-art venues in iconic locations and offering the highest prize money in the sport’s history. Its mission is to promote the uniqueness of purebred Arabian horses through an international platform, fostering a legacy of excellence, transparency, fairness and integrity. 

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