I’ve have always dreamed of one day owning my own horse. Horses are a significant aspect of Qatari culture. Living here, I saw this as an excellent opportunity to start learning more about them. My internet search of riding schools in Qatar introduced me to Al Samariyah Equestrian Centre. So off I went on a new…
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Doha, Qatar – Chi Al Shaqab 2016
World Class Jumping, Dressage and Para-Dressage “Welcome to CHI AL SHAQAB 2016! Witness three brilliant equestrian disciplines and skills manifested in the only event of its kind in Asia: Four days of Jumping, Dressage and Para-Dressage; where the best national and international horses and riders will battle for one of the most coveted titles in…
Nazlet El-Samman, Egypt – Christmas Eve Excitement – The Village At Night
Not Really Insanity or Crazy I cringe as I listen to myself in these videos. I describe the ride through the narrow streets of Nazlet El-Samman as insanity and crazy. Cars and motorbikes drive past us. This night ride through the village was exciting and unlike anything I had ever experienced before! One local who…
Sahara Desert, Egypt – Christmas Eve Excitement – Sunset Glow On The Giza Pyramids
Pinkish Hue The beautiful sunset washed the pyramids with a breathtaking golden, pinkish hue. It was easy to visualize how majestic the pyramids would have looked in their day. They once glimmered with a coating of fine white limestone. This coating reflected sunlight. Magical Moment This was such a magical moment! S, 🇪🇬
Sahara Desert, Egypt – Christmas Eve Excitement – Locals Come Out To Play
Me Riding Out To The Sahara Desert Relaxed, slow and safe! Local Woman Riding Out To The Sahara Desert Fast, wild and free! Riding Into the Sunset As Michael and I rode out to the desert to see the pyramids, locals galloped past us. They were moving so quickly that it was difficult to take…
Nazlet El-Samman, Egypt – Christmas Eve Excitement – End Of A Work Day
Frank Keeps His Promise Frank is the owner of the horses we rode during our first tour of the Giza Pyramids. He promised us a sunset tour of the pyramids. This was included as part of our ticket price. We made arrangements to meet Frank the next day after our visit to the Egyptian Museum….
Giza, Egypt – Giza Pyramid Complex – Riding to Menkaure, Khafre and Khufu Pyramids
Map of the Giza Pyramid Complex Menkaure’s Pyramid From Pyramids of the Queens we rode to Menkaure’s pyramid. Khafre’s Pyramid The size of the pyramids can give the impression they are closer together than they seem. They’re actually far apart, making the ride from one pyramid complex to the next an enjoyable one. From Menkaure’s…
Giza, Egypt – Giza Pyramid Complex – Galloping Across The Sahara Desert
Pure Joy In my excitement, mixed with not paying attention, in error I say galloping on an Arabian horse. I’m actually not sure what breed of horse we were on! Maybe a Thoroughbred of some sort? Next Heading – Pyramid of Menkaure and the Smaller Pyramids of Queens After our gallop, we slow down to…