It happens once a year. Usually over a week or two. The amount of rain varies. Sometimes a little each day. Or it is cloudy and humid for a few weeks…then during those weeks within a day or two – nothing but rain! This year it seems we got all the rain in one day!…
Category: Al Rayyan
Spring Break 2018 – Staycation!
With our recent return from two weeks in Canada and Michael not having the same time off as me, well he only gets two days off but not even on the same week – I decided not to travel this week. This week is Spring Break for me. This was an easy decision but not…
Fostering a Dog in Qatar – Let Me Introduce You To Fizal!
Fostering a Dog in Qatar I’ve never fostered a dog before. Fostering pets is a regular happening for pet lovers here in Qatar as there are so many cats, dogs…horses even, that once had a home and perhaps were horribly abandoned by expats leaving the country or the expensive, shiny new “toy/pet” lost the shine,…
Capturing Galloping Colts & Fillies in Action & One Silly Mafnood
A few fun moments before my hack ride with Bay Mare. S, 🇶🇦 Silly Mafnood Galloping Colts & Fillies
Exploring Al Samariyah Equestrian Centre: Bay Mare And The Oryx Adventure
Bay Mare, as she is affectionately called, is one of the old girls at the stables. I am told she is a good horse to ride as I’m led to an arena. There, I trot her out and get a feel for her. But I was startled. This old mare was full of energy….
My Morning Ride with Mafnood: A Horse Adventure
Today a new horse was presented for my morning hack ride around the farm. His name was Mafnood, and he needed a crop. I was told he likes to find patches of sand and roll in it. Even when a rider is on his back. The presence of the crop gently reminds him that…
First Ride with Farfoor: Challenges And Triumphs In Riding
The McLaren My ride to the farm early this morning required a stop. I had to fill our car’s tank with petrol (that’s what you call it here). Here are pictures of one of the world’s most expensive cars, a McLaren, parked next to the petrol station. Al Samariyah Equestrian Centre – Hack Ride –…
An Unforgettable Hack Ride In Sheikh Faisals’ Desert Oasis, Qatar
Morning Moments Patcher Today I rode one of the horses from the middle stable. My horse, Patcher, is an Anglo-Arabian race horse and was a dream to ride. I rode with staff member Josh, from England. As a result of an injury, Josh is now a retired jockey. He’s in Qatar to train race…