The Global Champions Arabians Tour (GCAT) concluded its Europe & Middle East season with a thrilling spectacle at the Chuchle Aréna in Prague, where the season’s most prestigious titles were decided in front of a captivated audience. After eight world-class events spanning Ajman to London, the Prague finale delivered an unforgettable blend of dominance, heartbreak, and last-minute twists, crowning the 2025 Horse of the Tour, Best Stallion, Best Mare, and Best Handler.
2025 Season Award Winners
- Horse of the Tour 2025: Shahalel Al Shaqab (157 points) – Crowned after a season of unparalleled dominance, securing both Best Mare and the ultimate Tour title, joining AJ Kayya (2024) as one of only two horses to claim this prestigious honor. In addition to the final ranking prize money (Best Female Horse), Shahalel Al Shaqab also secured an additional €500,000 bonus for winning the Horse of the Tour title, bringing her total prize money to an impressive €1,000,000.
- Best Male: Berlin MP (138 points) – Clinched the title by a mere one-point margin over D Borkan in one of the closest finishes in GCAT history.
- Best Female: Shahalel Al Shaqab (157 points) – Dominated the female rankings with a commanding lead from start to finish.
- Best Handler: Paolo Capecci (414 points) – Seized the crown in a dramatic finale, overtaking Glenn Schoukens (408 points) by just six points.
Unforgettable Storylines
- Shahalel Al Shaqab solidified her legacy, capturing both Best Female and Horse of the Tour 2025 with elegance, power, and unmatched consistency, marking her a legend in the sport.
- Berlin MP claimed the Best Male title in a nail-biting finish, edging out D Borkan by a single point in a result that will go down as one of GCAT’s most dramatic moments.
- Paolo Capecci emerged victorious as Best Handler after a season-long battle with Glenn Schoukens, securing the title by a razor-thin six-point margin in Prague.
This electrifying mix of commanding performances and high-stakes drama made the Prague finale a fitting conclusion to the 2025 Europe & Middle East season.
Faleh Al Nasr, Chairman of GCAT, said:
“This finale in Prague was an amazing celebration of the elegance and excellence of theArabian horse. We congratulate all the champions, especially Shahalel Al Shaqab, whose performances captured the spirit of GCAT 2025 and will be remembered for years to come.”
The 2025 season now shifts to the Americas, with an upcoming event in Las Vegas before culminating in the World Arabian Horse Championship Supreme later this year, where the newly crowned champions will stand among the world’s elite.
GCAT extends its deepest gratitude to its partners and sponsors for their unwavering support throughout the 2025 Europe & Middle East season. Special thanks to our global partners Qatar Airways, Doha Bank, Richard Mille, Assets Group, and United Development Company (UDC), as well as our Official Broadcast Partner, Alkass, along with our local partners in each host city for their invaluable contributions.
