Children's Pony Camp at JA The Resort, Dubai - in pictures
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The children's pony camp at JA Equestrian Centre, where swimming with horses is the highlight of the two-morning session. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
A child jumps off one of the horses into the calm sea -
Michelle Coetzee, equestrian manager at JA Equestrian Centre, is originally from South Africa and has been working at the stables for more than two years -
Painting the horses is another popular activity -
The ponies are painted with non-toxic, pet-safe, washable finger paints -
Children can ride in pairs during the swim, which is a 'novel experience', says Coetzee -
Grooming time for the horses. The camp also teaches children stable management skills -
The horses are well-kept and managed at the stables in JA The Resort, Dubai -
The pony camp also features gymkhana, for which children can win rosettes -
Parents watch as their children swim with the horses -
Jumping off a painted horse in pairs, a highlight of the camp -
Away from the stables, the camp's activities include mini-golf and the resort's Splash water park -
Coetzee watches on as children enjoy swimming with the horses -
A young girl swimming with a horse -
The camp caters to children of all riding skills aged six to 12, as all rides are guided
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