The heart of London just beat a little faster with Arabian elegance! The Global Champions Arabians Tour (GCAT) made its dazzling UK debut at the historic Royal Hospital Chelsea from August 14–17, 2025. As a key stop in the 2025 European & Middle East Series, the event showcased top purebred Arabian horses and handlers, blending fierce competition with cultural magic over four thrilling days.
Riders and owners vied for a hefty €1,410,000 prize purse (€1,050,000 for championships, €360,000 for qualifiers), racking up crucial points in the series boasting over €20,000,000 in total rewards, making every trot count in this global spectacle.
Highlighting the Winners:
The London champs wowed with their beauty and spirit. Check out the Gold medalists:
- Senior Stallions: Alexxanderr, owned by Almirqab Farm (Qatar)
- Senior Mares: Al Aryam Banafsaj, owned by Ajman Stud (UAE)
- Junior Colts: D Borkan, owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud (UAE)
- Junior Fillies: Shahbrys HVP, owned by Turki Alothman (Saudi Arabia)
- Yearling Colts: Haboob Ajmal, owned by Turki Alothman (Saudi Arabia)
- Yearling Fillies: Arabella Al Shahania, owned by H.E. Sheikha Yasmeen M.K. Al Thani – Al Shahania Stud (Qatar)
The excitement kicked off with qualifiers judged by world-class experts, but the fun extended beyond the ring – fans explored a lively village with luxury boutiques, premium hospitality, and immersive Arabian heritage vibes for all ages.
Sunday’s finals brought the drama, followed by a glamorous closing ceremony honoring the winners. The night lit up with live music and a high-energy set from DJ Chloe, turning the royal grounds into an epic party zone.
Where We Stand Now
Post-London, the rankings are on fire:
- Top Female: Shahalel Al Shaqab – 137 points
- Top Male: Berlin MP – 121 points
- Leading Handler: Glenn Schoukens – 359 points
Bader Al Darwish, CEO of GCAT, beamed: “Bringing the Global Champions Arabians Tour to London marks a defining moment in our journey. The Royal Hospital Chelsea provided the perfect backdrop for celebrating the beauty and heritage of Arabian horses, and London embraced the Tour with outstanding energy and enthusiasm.”
Huge thanks to our global partners, Qatar Airways, Doha Bank, Richard Mille, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, Rixos Baghdad, United Development Company (UDC), and Alkass TV, and to Bentley as London’s Official Luxury Automotive Partner for making it legendary.
Up next, the European & Middle East Series crowns its champs in Prague (September 4–6), before the ultimate showdown at the World Arabian Horse Championship Supreme in Doha (December 3–6).
