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Adham Hammad, Egypt’s number 1 rider without dispute has suffered from an accident falling off his horse “Vision” while walking her. He recalls, he was simply untightening his girth and in no time he was on the ground after hitting the side fence of the paddock with is spine. His back suffered a severe injury which led to numbness in his right leg. He explains that “one could see people suffering everywhere but it is never the same as when the one suffering is yourself.” People dream about wealth and have aspirations about being well recognized or being more influential, while what one should really pray for is being in good health.

Adham goes on to reveal that his real motive for getting well was the riding. He explains that “Vision” was lame for two years and he couldn’t ride and now that she is well and ready to compete, he simply can not. In fact, he truly believes that if it wasn’t for his love for riding and competing, he feels he would have psychologically been defeated and would have given in to his injury.

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Today, in spite of Adham’s incomplete recovery, he has done some modifications in the saddle and stirrups to be able to ride and will definitely be competing at the next show. Adham wanted to thank everybody who
wanted to help in his medical treatment for it was solely his insurance that took care of that locally and overseas. On the other hand, we all want to thank Adham for being an example for a true horseman and we wish him the best for he is the best.

On April 26, 2001, Mr. Omar Sakr, a renowned Arabian horse breeder was elected The Egyptian
Arabian Horse Breeders Association Chairman of the Board. Among the other board members are also some
of Egypt’s most prominent breeders; Mr. Fathi Badrawi, Vice Chairman; Mr. Ahmed Abdel Razek, Secretary; Mr. Gawdat Hammam, Treasurer; Mr. Osman Nour, member; Mrs. Hoda Hedaya, member; Mr. Ahmed Hamza, member; Mr. Mostafa Omar and Dr. Aly Abdel Rehim, member.

“EAHBA was founded in 1986 as an organization which encourages cooperation among it’s members
in perpetuating the one thing we all have in common, our love for the Arabian Horse, and in particular
those which have an Egyptian Heritage”, explains Mr. Sakr.

The late General Gazairly was born in January 1920. He graduated from the Military Academy in 1940. Later on, he joined the Cavalry Unit, showing dedication and perseverance, he was promoted head of the Cavalry Unit in 1955. He was also one of the best polo players in Egypt. He became a member of the Ferosia Club in 1952. In 1992, he was elected President of the Egyptian Equestrian Federation until 1996. General Gazairly was also elected President of Ferosia Club in Gezira until he passed away 25/05/2001. Shown at the right side of the picture with his lifetime friend General Elwi Ghazy.