Two days of elite competition and cultural celebration come to Colorado, USA in a landmark moment for Arabian horse sport in the American West.
The Global Champions Arabians Tour (GCAT) makes its highly anticipated debut in Denver, Colorado, USA, with the fourth stage of the 2025 Americas Series taking place 8-9 August at the National Western Complex. Following the success of GCAT events in Scottsdale, Miami Beach, and São Paulo, the Denver stage brings the world’s leading Arabian horse championship to the heart of the American West.
This two-day event promises a captivating showcase of over 100 purebred Arabian horses competing across yearling, junior, and senior categories. The Denver stage offers a total prize purse of $270,000 and qualifies winners for the GCAT Americas overall ranking, which awards $1.275 million to the top 20 male and female horses and top 20 handlers, with an additional $50,000 bonus for the highest-scoring horse across the series.
“We’re thrilled to bring the Global Champions Arabians Tour to Denver for the very first time,” said Sheikh Mohammed bin Nasser Al Thani, Deputy CEO of the Global Champions Arabians Tour. “This stage reflects the Tour’s mission of expanding the reach and impact of Arabian horse sport across new territories. We look forward to welcoming the Denver community to witness excellence and heritage come alive in one of America’s most iconic equestrian settings.”
The event begins on Friday 8 August with a full day of qualifying rounds across the yearling, junior, and senior categories. The atmosphere will be charged with anticipation as each class is evaluated by a panel of international judges. In addition to the competitions, Friday will also feature cultural displays, retail booths, and interactive experiences, making it a lively and engaging day for families and first-time visitors.
Saturday 9 August marks the pinnacle of the weekend with the Championship, where the top qualifiers return to compete for the Gold, Silver and Bronze titles. The day will include formal award ceremonies, the official honouring of GCAT officials, and opportunities to meet the winning horses and handlers. As the sun sets, the arena will transform into a concert venue for a high-energy closing performance by country music legends Big & Rich, ensuring the Tour’s Denver debut ends on a spectacular note.
The National Western Complex will welcome up to 1,000 spectators with designated public seating. Friday’s admission is free, offering open access to the qualifying rounds and family-friendly experiences. Saturday tickets are $20, including the much-anticipated Big & Rich concert that will close the event.
Current rankings after São Paulo
Top Female
- Exxaltress – 40 pts
- Sedona AS – 37 pts
- Vixxen K – 30 pts
Top Male
- Tasheem PMA – 40 pts
- SVB Calais – 37 pts
- Rhaphael SBA – 35 pts
Top Handlers
- Sandro Pinha – 153 pts
- Ricardo Rivero – 131 pts
- Andy Selman – 120 pts
This stage is proudly supported by GCAT’s global partners: Doha Bank, Richard Mille, as well as AlKass, official TV Broadcaster, whose support continues to strengthen the Tour’s global presence and commitment to excellence.
After Denver, the Tour continues to Las Vegas, for the final stop of the GCAT Americas Series on 26–28 September 2025, as GCAT moves closer to its grand finale, the World Arabian Horse Championship Supreme in Doha, on 3-6 December.
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About Global Champions Arabians Tour (GCAT)
Inaugurated in 2024, the Global Champions Arabians Tour is an exclusive Arabian Horse Championship series, taking place in state-of-the-art venues in iconic locations worldwide, and offers the highest prize money in the sport’s history. Its mission is to promote the uniqueness of Purebred Arabian horses through an international platform, fostering a legacy of excellence, transparency, fairness, and integrity.
