What a delight for horse lovers! The prestigious competition celebrating the beauty and heritage of the finest purebred Arabian horses will take place in Cannes on June 11 and 12, 2024, right after the Jumping, in an idyllic setting that will showcase the splendor and grace of Arabian horses.
Launched in 2024, the GCAT is a new championship reserved exclusively for Arabian horses. The tour takes place in the Middle East and Europe and consists of seven competitions: Doha (February), Abu Dhabi (February), Muscat (March), Cannes (June), Valkenswaard (July), Rome (September) and Riyadh (November). The competition offers the highest prize in the history of the sport: a total of 17 million euros.
The GCAT is a competition in which 20 judges from around the world evaluate these magnificent purebred Arabian horses according to five criteria: type, head and neck, body and topline, legs, and movement. Each criterion is worth 20 points, for a maximum score of 100.
Riders from around the world compete to win the largest prize money in the history of Arabian horse competitions. The prize exceeds 1 million euros. It is awarded at the end of the season to the best mare, the best stallion, the best handler, and the overall competition winner.
After the Doha, Abu Dhabi and Muscat legs, D Borkan from Dubai Arabian Horse Club currently leads the stallion standings with 54 out of 60 points.
Bred and owned by Ajman Stud, AJ Kayya leads the mare standings with 60 out of 60 points and has remained undefeated in the competition so far.
In the handlers’ standings, the Italian Paolo Capecci currently leads with 168 points.
Alongside the Arabian horse competition, the event features cultural performances and a variety of activities in a magnificent setting, along with exhibitions and a breathtaking closing ceremony.
The village showcases a wide selection of local and international brands, and visitors can explore the culture, history and art of Arabian horses, blended with French culture.
The world’s most beautiful horses in the most glamorous city in the world, Cannes
Welcome in large numbers: from 11:30 a.m. on June 11 and from 4:45 p.m. on June 12.
Free Admission
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