An unforgettable Miami unveiling for the world’s premier Arabian horse championship series – Jeff Bezos, Jeremy Piven, Bethenny Frankel, and Terrence J show up to support the sold-out event.
The Global Champions Arabians Tour (GCAT), the world’s premier Arabian horse championship series, made an unforgettable debut in Miami with a sun-soaked, star-studded event. Held 17-19 April, this marked the second stage of the GCAT Americas series and delivered a dazzling display of world-class Arabian horse excellence, international glamour, and signature Miami Beach luxury.
Over the course of three thrilling days, the exhilarating event welcomed guests, including VIPs, industry leaders, and international media. Set against the vibrant Atlantic shoreline, the event transformed Miami Beach into a world-class equestrian stage, welcoming over 100 horses and handlers from across the globe to compete for crucial GCAT points and a share of the Americas circuit’s $2.7 million prize fund. Spectators were treated to a stunning blend of sport and spectacle, with categories judged on type, head and neck, body, legs, and movement — culminating in a thrilling final day of championship competition.
The grand finale on Saturday evening saw the following horses capture the prestigious Gold Championship titles:
Yearling Fillies: Rohara Aria Heiress (Ibn Farid x Diamond of Azraff) owned by The Aria Partners, USA
Yearling Colts: Masarat (Bahir Albidayer x Ghayda) owned by Orrion Farms, USA
Junior Female: Ibitsam Aljassimya (Ibn Farid x Juhaina Aljassimya) owned by Aljassimya Farm, USA cover photo
Junior Male: STA High Voltaj (Taj Raheem x Rose CME) owned by Al Wajba Stud, Qatar
Senior Female: Exxaltress (Excalibur EA x Vesperra) owned by Orrion Farms, USA
Senior Male:Tasheem PMA (Taj Raheem x Chiara Luna) owned by Theresa Lungwitz, Royal T Arabians, USA
The competition was followed by a breathtaking performance that captivated the judging panel and audience alike. The closing ceremony featured a spellbinding show with aerial performances, immersive lighting, and live entertainment — all against the glittering Miami Beach skyline with a surprise performance of All I do is Win by DJ Khaled.
“The Miami Beach stage has exceeded all expectations,” said Faleh Al Nasr, Chairman of the Global Champions Arabians Tour. “We’ve brought the passion and artistry of Arabian horses to a global audience here, in a city that embraces culture, elegance, and excellence.”
The event wasn’t just about the horses – it was a full-blown cultural celebration. On Thursday evening, 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist Sting delivered an unforgettable beachfront performance that drew a crowd of notables including Jeff Bezos, DJ Khaled, FIFA World Cup President Gianni Infantino, Real Housewives of Miami’s Lisa Hochstein, Julia Lemigova, and Kiki Barth, Jon Vilma, businessman Michael Cayre, Etienne Sabino, Emily Austin, Jamie Reuben, Mario Carbone, Jeff Zalaznick, and more, setting the tone for the extraordinary weekend ahead. On Saturday night, Miami’s own Flo Rida brought the energy sky-high with a show-stopping performance that lit up the closing night and drew appearances from DJ Khaled, Jeremy Piven, Terrence J, Model Karolina Kurkova, Julia Lemigova, Martina Navratilova, Bethenny Frankel, Gianni Infantino, Alexia Nepola, Alexis Stoudamire, and the Mayor of Miami Frances Suarez, keeping the beachside crowd dancing well into the night.
Locals and international guests indulged in world-class cuisine throughout the weekend thanks to the VIP hospitality experience curated by Major Food Group, featuring dishes from celebrated restaurants Carbone, ZZ’s, and Sadelle’s. The immersive event village buzzed with activity throughout the weekend, with culinary pop-ups, luxury retail, and cultural showcases paying tribute to the spirit of Miami. The event was presented by Qatar Airways and supported by Richard Mille.
As part of the 2025 GCAT Americas circuit, the Miami Beach stage followed the season opener in Scottsdale, Arizona, and precedes additional stages in São Paulo in Brazil, Brandon in Canada, and Las Vegas – all leading to the grand finale at the World Arabian Horse Championship Supreme in Doha, Qatar.
Follow @arabianstour on Instagram or visit gcarabianstour.com to stay updated with the latest news, or download the official GCAT app, available on Apple and Android, provides live scoring, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes access to the 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 worldwide and offers 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.
