Beach rides are good for the physical and mental health of horses and humans alike

A scenic, sunset horse ride is about as idyllic a pursuit as one could wish for.

Not much beats taking in the views out over the sea and the long stretches of sand, as a magnificent horse carries you down the beach, moving in and out of the water.

Arabian Star Stables offers exactly that, with its ad hoc beach rides, which have been taking place throughout the summer in Umm Al Quwain.

Rasha Hina, owner of Arabian Star Stables, pictured below,…