

Trainers and staff




Pamela Ibrahim
Head trainer and Director
Pam Ibrahim received her formal training at Southern Seminary in Virginia. She holds a B.S. in Physical Education and a Masters in Animal Science from New Mexico State. She was an instructor at Judson College, and a founder and instructor for Special Equestrians in Birmingham, Alabama. She has judged dressage on the international level, recently in Alexandria, Egypt.
Pam married Galal Ibrahim in 1979 and they opened El Gezira Riding Academy in 1990. Pam has since trained students from all over the country. She has specialized her learning environment to suit the needs and abilities of a wide range of riders. She designed a Certificate of Achievement program from her own well-rounded horseman education to help her students advance in their horsemanship skills. She directed riders of all ages to earn their Beginner Certificate, Intermediate Certificate, Advanced Certificate, and Instructors Certificate.
Pam has successfully trained riders to achieve their highest equestrian potential. To many, she has served as a great mentor and respected teacher. Her Riding Academy has brought together many. Her love for horses and dedication to her students formed the El Gezira family.