Belgium welcomes new 5* rider as Abdel Said changes nationality

Belgium welcomes new 5* rider as Abdel Said changes nationality

Egypt's showjumping rider, Abdel Said, takes the start in Brussels but not for Egypt. After his former compatriot, Sameh El Dahan switched to a British nationality, Said has changed to become a Belgian rider.

"I want to focus on my show week in Brussels, after I will explain a bit more on how and why," states Said. Clear is things are difficult with the Egypt federation. 

Said has his stable located in Belgium and habits in the European center of Equestrianism for several years.