Photo essay: Beach swim with horses - in pictures

  • Throughout the summer, Arabian Star Stables has been offering beach rides in Umm Al Quwain. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Throughout the summer, Arabian Star Stables has been offering beach rides in Umm Al Quwain. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Owner of Arabian Star Stables, Rasha Hina, riding on the beach at sunset.
    Owner of Arabian Star Stables, Rasha Hina, riding on the beach at sunset.
  • Because they are low impact, the beach rides have numerous health benefits for the horses.
    Because they are low impact, the beach rides have numerous health benefits for the horses.
  • Hina says the rides are a peaceful experience with good 'vibes', offering positive mental health benefits for the riders.
    Hina says the rides are a peaceful experience with good 'vibes', offering positive mental health benefits for the riders.
  • The beach rides are an informal affair, and require no experience of horse riding.
    The beach rides are an informal affair, and require no experience of horse riding.
  • Riders take the horses in and out of the sea to cool down on warm UAE evenings.
    Riders take the horses in and out of the sea to cool down on warm UAE evenings.
  • Arabian Star Stables opened to the public in August 2020.
    Arabian Star Stables opened to the public in August 2020.
  • Horses are prepared for their ride along the beach.
    Horses are prepared for their ride along the beach.
  • The beach rides benefit the horses' bone density and strengthen muscles, Hina says.
    The beach rides benefit the horses' bone density and strengthen muscles, Hina says.
  • Arabian Star Stables also offer full-moon rides.
    Arabian Star Stables also offer full-moon rides.