An Unforgettable Miami Unveiling for the World’s Premier Arabian Horse Championship Series
Jeff Bezos, Jeremy Piven, Bethenny Frankel, Terrence J, Showed Up to Support the Sold-Out Event
MIAMI BEACH, FL —April 20, 2025— 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 from April 17–19, 2025, 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:
Senior Stallions: Tasheem PMA owned by Theresa Lungwitz – Royal T Arabians, USA
Senior Mares: Exxaltress owned by Orrion Farms, USA
Junior Colts: STA High Voltaj owned by Al Wajba Stud, Qatar
Junior Fillies: Ibitsam Aljassimya owned by Al Jassimya Farm, USA
Yearling Colts: Masarat owned by Orrion Farms, USA
Yearling Fillies: Rohara Aria Heiress owned by The Aria Partners, 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, 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, Brandon (Canada), and Las Vegas — all leading to the grand finale at the World Arabian Horse Championship Supreme in Doha, Qatar.
