Draft:Karim Fares
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| Karim Fares | |
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 Karim Fares during an international competition | |
| Personal information | |
| Nationality | Lebanese-Greek |
| Born | October 26, 1969 Beirut, Lebanon |
| Website | |
| Cedar Farm | |
Karim Fares (born October 26, 1969) is a Lebanese-Greek show jumping rider. He has competed at the Pan Arab Games, the Asian Games, and various European circuits, and currently represents Greece. He is also known for training competition horses at Grand Prix level from his base in the Netherlands.
Biography
[edit]Karim Fares is the son of May Rabbath and Samir Fares, a pioneer of advertising in the Middle East. His passion for horses was nurtured early on by his mother, who raced in Beirut during the 1960s, when female presence on the tracks was still rare.
He is the grandson of Edmond Rabbath, a Lebanese jurist, lawyer, and historian known for his intellectual legacy.[1]
Career
[edit]Fares won the international Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi in 2001 with Vaduz, and later won the Grand Prix CSI 2* at De Wolden (Netherlands) in 2018 with Captain Z. He was also Pan Arab Games champion at the 1997 Pan Arab Games in Faqra, riding Illusion.
A key figure in the Lebanese equestrian community, he contributed to training an entire generation of riders, instilling discipline, passion, and a philosophy of respect toward the horse.
In 2012, he moved to the Netherlands and established Cedar Farm, a professional training center for competitive show jumping horses. He specializes in preparing horses for international Grand Prix circuits.
Longtime representative of Lebanon, Fares began competing for Greece in 2021, a decision tied to long-standing disagreements with the Lebanese Equestrian Federation.[2]
Recognition
[edit]He is particularly recognized for his natural ability to train horses, often described in the equestrian world as nearly unmatched. This rare connection—intuitive, intimate, and grounded in deep humility toward the animal—imbues his entire athletic practice. He continues to be sought after for training competitive horses and remains active internationally, sharing his expertise through hands-on experience.
Achievements
[edit]- 1997: Gold medal at the Pan Arab Games (Faqra) with Illusion
- 2001: Winner of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with Vaduz
- 2006: Competed at the Asian Games in Doha (withdrew due to injury)
- 2010: Qualified for World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky
- 2016: 3rd place at Zuidwolde International Grand Prix with Captain Z
- 2018: Winner of the CSI 2* Grand Prixin De Wolden with Captain Z
- 2018: Qualified for World Equestrian Games in Tryon, North Carolina
Media
[edit]Fares has been featured in:
- L'Orient-Le Jour – coverage of his performances and public statements[1]
- Ici Beyrouth – interview on his decisions and sports politics[3]
- Focus Magazine – full-length portrait of his work and life in the Netherlands[4]
- ESM Today – “A Dozen Quick Questions” interview[5]
External links
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| Karim Fares | |
|---|---|
Karim Fares during an international competition | |
| Personal information | |
| Nationality | Lebanese-Greek |
| Born | October 26, 1969 Beirut, Lebanon |
| Website | |
| Cedar Farm | |
Karim Fares (born October 26, 1969) is a Lebanese-Greek show jumping rider. He has competed at the Pan Arab Games, the Asian Games, and various European circuits, and currently represents Greece. He is also known for training competition horses at Grand Prix level from his base in the Netherlands.
Biography
[edit]Karim Fares is the son of May Rabbath and Samir Fares, a pioneer of advertising in the Middle East. His passion for horses was nurtured early on by his mother, May Rabbath, who raced horses in Beirut during the 1960s, when female riders were still a rarity on the tracks.
He is the grandson of , a jurist, historian, and legal scholar known for his intellectual contributions in Lebanon and the Arab world.[1]
Career
[edit]Fares won the international Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi in 2001 with Vaduz, and later took the top spot in the Grand Prix CSI 2* at De Wolden (Netherlands) in 2018 with Captain Z. He was also Pan Arab champion at the 1997 Pan Arab Games in Faqra, riding Illusion.
A reference figure in the Lebanese equestrian world, he helped shape a new generation of riders by transmitting a culture of discipline, passion, and mutual respect between horse and rider.
In 2012, he moved to the Netherlands and established Cedar Farm, a professional equestrian center focused on training horses for high-level Grand Prix competition.
Originally representing Lebanon, Fares chose in 2021 to compete under the Greek flag, citing long-standing disagreements with the Lebanese Equestrian Federation.[6]
Recognition
[edit]He is particularly recognized for his natural ability to train horses, often described in the equestrian world as nearly unmatched. This rare connection—intuitive, intimate, and grounded in deep humility toward the animal—imbues his entire athletic practice.
He continues to be sought after for training competition horses and remains active in the international equestrian scene.
Achievements
[edit]- 1997: Gold medal at the Pan Arab Games (Faqra) with Illusion
- 2001: Winner of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prixwith Vaduz
- 2006: Competed at the Asian Games in Doha (withdrew due to horse injury)
- 2010: Qualified for the World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky
- 2016: 3rd place, Zuidwolde International Grand Prix with Captain Z
- 2018: Winner, CSI 2* Grand Prix at De Wolden with Captain Z
- 2018: Qualified for the World Equestrian Games in Tryon, North Carolina
Media
[edit]Fares has been featured in various publications:
- L'Orient-Le Jour – articles on his career and achievements[1]
- Ici Beyrouth – interview on his professional choices[3]
- Focus Magazine – in-depth profile of his life in the Netherlands[4]
- ESM Today – "A Dozen Quick Questions" interview[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Henoud, Carla (2020-12-10). "Articles on Karim Fares". L'Orient-Le Jour (in French). Retrieved 2025-05-17.
- ^ "Karim Fares: Une trajectoire libre". Ici Beyrouth. 2022-05-03. Retrieved 2025-05-17.
- ^ a b "Karim Fares: A Free Trajectory". Ici Beyrouth. 2022-05-03. Retrieved 2025-05-17.
- ^ a b "Karim Fares". Focus Magazine. Retrieved 2025-05-17.
- ^ "A Dozen Quick Questions – Interview with Karim Fares". ESM Today. Retrieved 2025-05-17.
- ^ "Karim Fares: Une trajectoire libre". Ici Beyrouth. 2022-05-03. Retrieved 2025-05-17.
- ^ "A Dozen Quick Questions – Interview with Karim Fares". ESM Today. Retrieved 2025-05-17.