The most famous fictional horse in history, Walter Farley’s Black Stallion, makes his screen debut in the movie bearing his name. The story’s young hero who is shipwrecked on an island with a mysterious black horse, played by champion Arabian Horses stallion Cass Ole. Once rescued, the pair set out to prove that The Black is the fastest horse in the land.
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The Egyptian Horse Showjumping team did a great job finishing 4th place at Rome Olympic Games. The team consisted of: Gen. Conforti Team Coach, Omar El Hadary Team Manager, Gamal Hares, Mohamed Selim Zaki and Elwi Ghazy as riders.
The Horse US Olympic rider Michael Matz receives international attention when he survives a plane crash in Iowa. He rescues two children and is named ABC-TV’s Man of the Week. He was later selected to carry the American flag at the closing cermony of the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympic Games. The first FEI World
Vaulting Championship was held in Switzerland. The modem Horse sport originated in Germany as a way to get children interested in horses. Vaulters perform compulsory and freestyle movements on the back of a horse that is longed on a circle.
The Egyptian Showjumping Team won the Teams Gold Medal at the Mediterranean Games held in Syria.
The team consisted of Khaled Assem, Khaled Ali, Omar Ismail, Mohamed El Sherbiny and Hossam Ragab. Also Mohamed El Sherbiny was the Individual Silver Medallist riding Madison.
“Milton” The greatest horse ever seen in the sport of showjumping, became the first competition horse to
win over £1 million in prize money. Milton has become a legend in his lifetime. Over 7 years representing
Great Britain in Nations cups, his record was truly outstanding. He jumped no less than 35 clear rounds
and 12 double clear rounds.
Adham Hammad won the Horses grand prix in Vichy riding his great “Last Chance”. It was not a surprise because Adham was riding superbly after a four week trainig period in the French national shows under the management of the general secertary of the EEF general Elwi Ghazy. Also the same year the federation bought “Vision” for Adham. Rodrigo Pessoa and his Baloubet du Rouet jump to their straight World Cup Championship, a feat no other rider or horse has accomplished.
Born in 1991, the bay Dutch gelding came to Egypt 6 years ago as Royal Beach Bentley. He competed at the
Sakkara International Horse Shows 1997 with world champion Marckus Fucks. Later that year, he was
crowned the C winner with his owner Mohamed Nadim. One year later, he finished 5th at the under 21
class. Finally he suffered from a colic that led to a twisted gut. Machiavelli passed away with his memory engraved at Egyptian.
The 13 year old Selle Francais gelding passed away last April. Admiral achievements were; winning the Movenpick International and Sharm El Sheik International Horse Shows with Karim El Zoghby, competed at
the Pan Arab Games 1997, and was placed several times at the A level. He also won the first at the B class.
Finally, Admiral was ridden by Diaa Beshir, competing at the B class the last season until he said goodbye to our world during a federation show in Alex.
