Above: Gold Champion Senior Stallion Tasheem PMA.
By Ally Nelson
2025 is the inaugural year of the Global Champions Arabian Tour (GCAT), Americas, and it started with great success in Scottsdale, Arizona. GCAT’s mission is to promote the uniqueness of Purebred Arabian horses through an international platform, fostering a legacy of excellence, transparency, fairness, and integrity. They are connecting people and cultures worldwide through a shared passion, promoting inclusiveness, respect, and an exchange of knowledge. After a gratifying first year in the Middle East and Europe, moving the tour to the Americas seemed like the logical next step.
This year, great excitement swept through Scottsdale, Arizona, as the Global Champions Arabian Tour set the stage for the debut of the Americas Tour. This prestigious tour is dedicated to showcasing the purebred Arabian horse worldwide. Scottsdale, rich in Arabian history, was the perfect destination to begin.
The venue, held in the City Tent of WestWorld, was like none other in America, with elegance and a beautiful Southwestern theme. The guests entered the VIP and were greeted with wonderful hospitality and exciting energy. As the show began, the quality of Arabian horses presented to the esteemed group of judges was quite impressive. Over 100 Arabian horses were showcased throughout the two days of competition, and all exhibitors were vying for not only the title of Gold Champion, but also a piece of the $270,000 in prize money.
Diane Brown of Antheia Arabians and Janina Merz of Om El Arab.
Andy Sellman with Don and Maureen Grossman.
Horses ranking first through fifth lined up in front of the VIP area.
The closing ceremony consisted of Southwestern inspired dance and culture.
GOLD MEDAL WINNERS
Gold Champion Yearling Filly
SEDONA AS
(Dominic M x CW Sexxi)
Bred by Green Pastures Arabian Inc
Owned by Royal Arabians & Arabian Soul Partners LTD
Gold Champion Yearling Colt
SVB CALAIS
(Royal Asad x Caressable NA)
Bred & Owned by Silver Box Southwest LLC
Gold Champion Junior Filly
BELLA Z
(Dominic M x OFW Bella Marajj)
Bred by Duke & Renae Mendel
Owned by Royal Arabians & PCF Arabians
Gold Champion Junior Colt
RHAPHAEL SBA
(Rhan Al Shahania x Aphrodite SBA)
Bred & Owned by Stella Bella Arabians
Gold Champion Senior Mare
EXXALTRESS
(Excalibur EA x Vesperra)
Bred by Frances Butler, Sybil Collins, & Sandra Smith
Owned by Orrion Farms
Gold Champion Senior Stallion
TASHEEM PMA
(TAJ Raheem x Chiara Luna)
Bred by Pat & Amy McGinnis
Owned by Royal T Arabians
