The International Champions Arabians Tour (GCAT) just lately kicked off its extremely anticipated Americas circuit with a spectacular occasion on the New World Heart in Miami Seaside. Attended by Arabian horse fanatics, trade leaders, media and outstanding personalities, the launch celebrates an thrilling milestone because the tour expands into new horizons. With a formidable $2.675 million in whole prize cash, the GCAT Americas establishes the International Champions Arabians Tour because the premier circuit within the Arabian horse world. The 2025 season will debut throughout 5 iconic areas, together with South Florida:
- Scottsdale, Arizona – 18-20 February 2025
- Miami Seaside, Florida – 25-27 April 2025
- São Paulo, Brazil – 13-14 July 2025
- Brandon, Manitoba, Canada – 8-9 August 2025
- Las Vegas, Nevada, – 27-29 August 2025 (Ultimate)
Sustaining the identical revolutionary and honest judging system used within the Center East and Europe, the GCAT Americas will uphold the core values of equity and integrity. At every stage of the Tour, horses shall be evaluated by a randomly chosen panel of judges earlier than the beginning of every qualifying class and championship. The horses shall be assessed on 5 key standards—kind, head & neck, physique, legs, and motion—with a most of 20 factors awarded for every.
At every stage of the Tour, the highest 10 females, males, and handlers in every of the six championships will earn factors towards the general rating. On the ultimate stage in Las Vegas, the titles of Finest Feminine, Finest Male, Finest Handler, and Horse of the Tour shall be awarded.
Along with the general rankings, the gold, silver, and bronze champions from every of the six championships at each stage shall be invited to compete within the newly introduced World Arabian Horse Championship Supreme, scheduled for subsequent December in Doha, Qatar. This thrilling new occasion will convey collectively champions from 4 continents to compete for the celebrated Supreme World Champion title and a share of the €4,000,000 prize pool.
“The launch of the Americas circuit represents a daring step ahead for GCAT. It’s a testomony to the rising international appreciation for Arabian horses and their distinctive qualities,” says Faleh Al Nasr, Chairman of the International Champions Arabians Tour. “We’re thrilled to convey this celebration of excellence to the Americas and construct lasting connections throughout continents.”
For extra details about the International Champions Arabians Tour, go to www.gcarabianstour.com.
Picture caption: (L-R) Jeff Sloan, Murray Popplewell, Faleh Al Nasr, Nasser Al Thani, Francisco Vilaro Carrasco, Taryl O’Sheal, and Greg Knowles attend the International Champions Arabians Tour celebration for the 2025 GCAT season launch.
