Arabian Horse Times November 2011

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Chammyra El Ryad (Ryad El Jamaal x Chammur, by Don El Chall)

Radisha Van Ryad (Ryad El Jamaal x HE Prima Donna, by Prichal)

Epico NVC (Ryad El Jamaal x Ambrlight, by Aladdinn)

Fábio Diniz clearly looks to the future. But he does not lose

importance: he is known internationally for his expertise

sight of Haras Vanguarda’s enviable past— its reputation

in trees and plants, and with Haras Vanguarda’s soil and

for national champions, best breeder awards and Breeders

climate favorable to growing nearly every botanical species

Cups. Nor does he lose sight of his family’s commitment

in existence, he is collecting examples of flora worldwide—

to making a positive contribution in whatever they do. It

nearly 4,000 at last count, in an eco-biological garden that

is about more than just breeding and promoting horses; it

recreates entire ecosystems. From father to son, the Diniz

is about making a difference, doing the right thing. Years

family passion at Haras Vanguarda is about integrity. For 16

ago, his father was the one who commissioned American

years, Ryad El Jamaal has played his role in that mission.

sculptor Karen Kasper to create the signature bronzes presented to the gold and silver award winners at the

“Ryad El Jamaal is one of the most successful sires of the

Brazilian Nationals; many horsemen feel that they lifted the

Jamaal sons,” says Lenita Perroy. “This is largely due to

prestige of a Brazilian National halter award to a new level.

the work of his owner, Fábio Diniz. Fábio told me years

Now, the senior Diniz is involved in a project of even more

ago that his goal was to build the reputation of Ryad as

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