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EAO Volume 2/Page 22; IOHB Page 53: BAHC F-25
Also known as Antar. Anter/Antar was a son of Hamdan, a full brother to Shahloul and Samira, 3 of the 4 members of Judi Forbis FABULOUS FOUR (the other member was Radwan). Antar was a favorite horse of King Farouk, at whose studfarm, Inshass, was home to some of Egypts finest horses. In 1952, when King Farouk was overthrown, most of these beautiful Arabians were sold at auction. However, some of the horses, including the stallions Sameh and Antar were sent to the EAO. Antar was a popular sire at the EAO, siring well over 50 foals, out of the choicest Egyptian mares. I believe that Antars fame, like Alaa El Din, was made through his daughters, who far out-classed his sons.
Judith Forbis saw Antar in Egypt and she shares the following observation:
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A handsome bright red chestnut stallion of noble bearing, attractive head of medium length, rather high-placed medium eyes set in boney sockets, well set and well, shaped ears, well-shaped nicely arched rather heavy long-enough neck, good withers, somewhat long back which tended to softness.
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