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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCING GLOBAL CHAMPIONS ARABIANS TOUR

GLOBAL CHAMPIONS ARABIANS TOUR stems from Global Champions’ unique platform to create a new and exclusive Arabian Horse Championship, taking place in state-of-the-art venues in iconic locations, and offering the highest prize money ever in the sport.

MISSION STATEMENT

MISSION
STATEMENT

Promote the uniqueness of Purebred Arabian Horses through an international platform, fostering a legacy of excellence, transparency, fairness and integrity.

Create a unique fairground for Arabian Horse shows to expand and prosper.

Connect people and cultures all over the world through a common passion, promoting inclusiveness, respect and exchange of knowledge.

We created a unique Arabian Horse Tour that will bring the sport to the next level, connecting peoples and cultures through a common passion.

Faleh Al-Nasr | Chairman

OVERVIEW

THE CONCEPT

A World
Championship
that is the
pinnacle of
Arabian Horses
sport.

Annual GCAT Championship Series, in which participants compete in the following categories:

2024 schedule includes 7 destinations in Europe and Middle East

Best Horses

(yearling females, yearling males, junior females, junior males, senior females and senior males)

Best Handlers

(yearling females, yearling males, junior females, junior males, senior females and senior males)

CORE
TOUR GOALS

BEST • HORSES • COMPETITIVE • FAIR

CHAMPIONSHIP
& STANDINGS

Horses are eligible to participate in all GCAT Events. Participants may register an unlimited number of owned horses for each GCAT Event. However, the number of leased horses is limited to one per participant per season.

The GCAT overall classification is determined by the points earned by each horse and handler across all GCAT Events held during the season.

GCAT overall classification during the season
1 First Place 120
2 Second Place 115
3 Third Place 105
4 Fourth Place 98
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Points

Points earned
by each horse
and handler
across all GCAT

 

 

 

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POINTS & RANKING
SYSTEM

GCAT allocates points to the top 10 horses across all championship categories (yearling female, male, junior female, junior male, senior female, and senior male), as well as top 10 handlers.

1st place 20 points
2nd place 17 points
3rd place 15 points
4th place 13 points
5th place 12 points
6th place 11 points
7th place 10 points
8th place 9 points
9th place 8 points
10th place 7 points

THE SEASON

THE CALENDAR

Doha
(Qatar)
01 - 05 February
Abu Dhabi
(UAE)
22 - 25 February
MUSCAT
(Oman)
30 March - 01 April
Cannes
(France)
11 - 12 June
Valkenswaard
(Netherlands)
20 - 21 July
Rome
(Italy)
06 - 07 September
Riyadh
(Saudi Arabia)
13 - 16 NOVEMBER

The Tour is open to incorporating additional shows in the future.

* Existing shows › incorporation to be confirmed.

7 EVENTS

WORLD CLASS. WORLDWIDE.

  • DOHA
  • ABU DHABI
  • MUSCAT
  • CANNES
  • VALKENSWAARD
  • ROME
  • RIYADH

THE PRIZE MONEY

THE HIGHEST PRIZE MONEY
IN THE ARABIAN HORSE WORLD

*ECAHO fees not included.

PRIZE MONEY

Events
(Doha – Abu Dhabi)

0
Million €

Season
(7 events)

0
Million €

Overall
Championship + bonus

0
Million €

TOTAL

*
0
Million €

*ECAHO fees not included.

BONUS
PRIZE MONEY

The overall Global Champions
Arabians Tour Champion is
awarded to the horse with the
highest points total at the end of
the season.

BONUS
PRIZE MONEY

The overall Global Champions Arabians Tour Champion is awarded to the horse with the highest points total at the end of the season.

THE MOST MAGNIFICENT ARABIAN HORSES
IN THE WORLD IN
AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENT TOUR.

THE MOST MAGNIFICENT ARABIAN HORSES
IN THE WORLD IN
AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENT TOUR.

AN EXCLUSIVE
HOSPITALITY OFFER

The events offer a truly elevated hospitality experience, making it the perfect place to entertain guests, clients, and sponsors who can enjoy a premium seat, fantastic service, and delicious food alongside the scenic main competition arena. The VIP Areas provide a unique experience for guests.

SPONSORS, SHOPPING
& MORE

The shopping village includes an exciting selection of vendors, boutiques by our prestigious partner brands and the finest equestrian apparel and equipment, refreshments and entertainment areas.

SPONSORS, SHOPPING
& MORE

The shopping village includes an exciting selection of vendors, boutiques by our prestigious partner brands and the finest equestrian apparel and equipment, refreshments and entertainment areas.

RESPECTING BEAUTY WITH INTEGRITY