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The women's team at the Arabian Desert Camel Riding Centre is preparing to take part in this year's heritage camel races. Courtesy Linda Krockenberger
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The Arabian Desert Camel Riding Centre is billed as being the UAE’s first licensed centre for camel riding training and race preparation. Courtesy Linda Krockenberger
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Trainees usually begin by learning how to walk and trot with the camels, first with the support of guiding camels before taking the reins freely. Courtesy Linda Krockenberger
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German-national Linda Krockenberger is one of the managers of the Arabian Desert Camel Riding Centre. Courtesy Linda Krockenberger
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The women's team at the Arabian Desert Camel Riding Centre is preparing to take part in this year's heritage camel races. Courtesy Linda Krockenberger
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The Arabian Desert Camel Riding Centre is billed as being the UAE’s first licensed centre for camel riding training and race preparation. Courtesy Linda Krockenberger
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Trainees usually begin by learning how to walk and trot with the camels, first with the support of guiding camels before taking the reins freely. Courtesy Linda Krockenberger
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German-national Linda Krockenberger is one of the managers of the Arabian Desert Camel Riding Centre. Courtesy Linda Krockenberger
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The women's team at the Arabian Desert Camel Riding Centre is preparing to take part in this year's heritage camel races. Courtesy Linda Krockenberger
How the UAE's first all-female camel racing team hopes to transform the sport
The Arabian Desert Camel Riding Centre is training women to take part in the annual heritage races
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Razmig Bedirian
21 March, 2021
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