GCAT Miami: Elegance & Arabian Horses

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All photos provided by Kelly Campbell. ararephotography.com.
By Ally Nelson

 

As featured in the Summer 2025 issue of Arabian Horse World

Miami Beach is a vibrant and iconic coastal city located in southeastern Florida, renowned for its stunning beaches, lively nightlife, rich cultural diversity, and Art Deco architecture. This city proved to be a perfect location for the second stage of the GCAT Americas Tour. The bar was set quite high by the GCAT team in Miami. To define the venue, elegance is the first word that comes to mind. The stunning colors of light pink and mint green were a perfect complement to the view of the Atlantic Ocean, which served as the backdrop to the show arena. Every detail, from the fabulous ceiling draped in fabric to the table settings and paper fans for each guest, the pink and green theme was perfect. For the VIP guests, the hospitality was endless, with delicious hors d’oeuvres served continuously, a sushi bar, and dinners each evening; no one left hungry.

Guests arrived each day from all parts of the world, and it was truly spectacular to see the number of people who came to enjoy the Arabian horse. Not only did they get to enjoy the horses and the incredible venue, but the entertainment was spectacular. We had a brilliant fireworks show that took place on a ship out at sea, a concert by the one and only Sting, a second concert by the famous rapper Flo Rida, and DJ Khaled presenting the trophies to the winners. 

 

The horses that came to compete in Miami were equally as impressive as the venue and the city itself. Starting with the Yearling Filly Championship, Rohara Aria Heiress came out on top following her Unanimous win in Scottsdale. The Silver championship was given to Sedona AS, who was crowned Gold Champion at GCAT Scottsdale, and the Bronze went to Maia AS.

 

Next was the Yearling Colt Championship. Masarat took home the Gold Champion title in Miami. Like the Gold Champion Filly, he was also the 2025 Scottsdale Champion. SVB Calais was the Silver Champion, followed by the Bronze Champion Om El Elyrus.

The luxurious VIP viewing area.
Performance by Sting.
Manny Vierra and Vikki Renfrow.
Joaquin De Santibañes and Johnny Downing.
Suz Vince, Cindy McGown, Theresa Lungwitz, Robyn Andrews, Lee Courtney, and Lisa Markley.
 

Onto the Junior Filly class, the Gold Champion was Ibtisam Aljassimya, led by Andrew Sellman. Silver was awarded to Vivacious VC, sired by Rhan Al Shahania, and the Bronze Champion was the beautiful bay filly Felix Ajmal Malak.

 

The next Championship was the Junior Colt class, and STA High Voltaj took home the Gold. STA High Voltaj started his show career here in the United States. He then went to Qatar and returned just in time to win here again. The 2025 Scottsdale Champion was crowned as the Silver Champion in Miami – RFI Pavarotti. Bronze Champion went to Raphael SBA, bred and owned by Stella Bella Arabians. 

 

The Senior Mare class followed, and they were quite a sight. Taking home the Gold Championship and stunning beaded blanket was three-time National Champion Exxaltress. Exxaltress also took home the honors of having the highest score of the show among all divisions. Second to Exxaltress was the internationally known *Perfinka, followed by the Bronze Champion, Vixxen K. Vixxen K was also Bronze in GCAT Scottsdale. Three beautiful grey mares lined up in the middle of the ring, receiving their awards; it was a magical sight.

 

Wrapping up the final night in Miami, we concluded with the Senior Stallion Championship. Tasheem PMA competed in the first two legs of the GCAT Americas tour and came out as the Gold Champion at both. Much more to come from this charismatic young stallion! Coming in Silver Champion that night was Royal Atticus, and in the Bronze slot was Vespacian.

 

As we continue on this incredible journey with GCAT Americas, we look forward to seeing you at the following stops:

Denver, Colorado – August 8th – 9th

Las Vegas, Nevada – September 26th – 28th

GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

Gold Champion Yearling Filly

ROHARA ARIA HEIRESS

(Ibn Farid UAE x Diamond Of Azraff)

Bred by Rohara Arabians LLC

Owned by The Aria Partners LLC

Gold Champion Yearling Colt

MASARAT

(Dominic M x Mulan ITSB)

Owned by Peng Jing
Bred by Orrion Farms LLC

Gold Champion Junior Filly

IBTISAM ALJASSIMYA

(Ibn Farid UAE x Juhaina Aljassimya)

Bred & Owned by Aljassimya Farm

Gold Champion Junior Colt

STLA HIGH VOLTAJ

(Taj Raheem x Rose CME)

Bred by Marion Maschke or Andrea Maschke
Owned by Al Wajba Stud

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

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