How horseriding has empowered a blind Emirati student - in pictures

A blind Emirati student has defied the odds by pursuing studies in early childhood at Zayed University, where horseback riding helps her relax

Shaikha Habes Al Mansouri is a Zayed University graduate student in the last year of her studies. She is blind, but recognises that having an impairment allows her to inspire others who are determined to achieve their goals. Riding horses gives her confidence, she says. All photos: Vidhyaa Chandramohan

Shaikha Habes Al Mansouri is a Zayed University graduate student in the last year of her studies. She is blind, but recognises that having an impairment allows her to inspire others who are determined to achieve their goals. Riding horses gives her confidence, she says. All photos: Vidhyaa Chandramohan

Jan 04, 2022

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