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Man separates himself from other men by so many things : Differences in nationality, language, religion, politics, race, sex, economics and philosophy - arbitrary boundaries. For when viewed from many miles in space, the earth itself reveals nothing of these, nothing save its beauty and sparkling iridescence. Yet in spite of all the differences, there are some things which unite mankind all over the world in common thought and purpose. One of these is the Arabian horse, From Egypt to New Zealand, Mexico to Spain, from Jordan to South Africa, and back again , man prizes his Arabian horses and seek to preserve in them those classic qualities that have set this breed apart. The kind intelligence, the soulful eyes, the fire coupled with gentleness, the beauty .. these things inspire us all. Join us now, as we look at Arabian horse as he lives and is loved around the world . Hossam Rostom chairman U.E.G
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ESTABLISHMENT OF EL ZAHRAA The Egyptian Agricultural Or
( former royal agricultural society ) is the main source of the superior quality of Arabians brought to Egypt by late Abbas Pasha I in 1842. Prince Omar Tousson decided that the Royal Agricultural Society (RAS), Established in 1898 takes the responsibility of keeping Arabians in Egypt . In 1930, the Royal Agricultural Society decided to transfer its priceless collection of Arabians from its original stables at Bahteem to the new ideal farm called El Zahraa Arab Horse Stud.
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EL ZAHRAA ACTIVITIES There are about 350 heads. at El Zahraa, All representing the most important family strains which are : KOHALILAN - SAKLAWI - HADBAN - DAHMAN - OBEYAN. In 1970, Egypt, Represented by EAO, Shared among five countries (the rest are : United Kingdom, France, Germany, and U.S.A ) in establishing the World Arabian Horse Organization (WAHO). Today, The number of country members reached 68. This organization is responsible for registering Arabian horses of all the countries having registry offices- The WAHO decisions are obligatory for all members i.e registries are responsible in front of the WAHO to issue export and pedigree certificates as well as blood typing all horses registered in each country. El Zahraa is the only authorized office responsible for registering Arabians and there are more than 150 private studs in Egypt under the supervision of the EAO. El Zahraa is also responsible for issuing the EAO studbook in English and up till now , eight volumes have beed issued.
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El Zahraa has the most recent and advanced center for equestrian training. There is a video unit for photographing horses and their offsprings and also for photographing the annual horse show. This unit contains a library for keeping video tapes. El Zahraa contains a library as a historical reference covering all that have been written about Arabian horses regarding medical studies, training, breeding ... etc. Also , there are ancient writings and avowings from the 17th century. The EAO is the only authorized office concerned with evaluating horses whether imported from abroad or exported to other countries - And it is worthy to mention that Arabian horse organization of the whole world refer El Zahraa in inquiring about any pedigree in the world. The EAO issues pedigree certificates with six generations for all horses exported to other countries. There is a special office for preparing all papers concerning exportation
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EGYPTIAN AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATION : P.O.BOX 63, Cairo, 11511, A.R. EGYPT. Ahmed Esmat Street from Gisr El Suez. El Zahraa Arab Horse Stud Tel.&Fax : 2983733 P.O.Box.63, Cairo, 11511 A.R. EGYPT
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