Mahzouz (aka Barney’s) Rescue Story: From Pyramid Foal to Therapy Horse in Egypt

A Scrawny Foal in the Shadow of the Pyramids In 2013, on Jill’s first visit to Egypt, she met a scrawny foal in the notorious pyramid area. All ribs and angles, with the wary expression of a youngster born into a world where weakness is not tolerated. His name was Mahzouz. Six months later, when […]
The Longines Global Champions Tour at Giza: A Moment of Global Attention

On 29 January 2026 we sent a letter to the CEO of Longines to bring his attention to the animal welfare crisis in Egypt … Why Egypt Equine Aid is taking this step In October 2026, the Longines Global Champions Tour will take place beside the Pyramids of Giza, bringing exceptional sport horses and international […]
Jill Barton: Behind Egypt’s postcard images, animals suffer for tourism

ARTICLE: THE WEST AUSTRALIAN FRIDAY 30 JANUARY 2026 Egypt is a land of extraordinary history, culture and beauty. Tourists from around the globe arrive eager to marvel at the pyramids and other ancient wonders. But too many leave with an indelible image of cruelty: camels and horses beaten, denied water and forced to haul visitors […]