Al Samriya Riding School

This image was taken on the grounds of Al Samriya Riding School in Ash-Shahaniyah. In order to get to this location, you'll need a car. The facilities are located off the Dukhan Road, between Al Rayyan Sports Club and Al Shahanniya, inside Sheikh Faisal’s Farm. Before entering the premise, you'll need to check in with security and then proceed through the gate. Continue on the road until you get to the stone stable block. Take a right, then head toward Reception (about 40 meters). Park in the lot next to Reception and then make your way to the track. For more information on visiting, check out the riding school's website: www.alsamriyaestate.com.

You'll be able to photograph the Al Samriya Riding School during any month of the year. In the summer, there can be extreme heat, so prepare accordingly.

Morning, midday and late afternoon will provide similar lighting conditions. I prefer the morning and late afternoon when it's a bit cooler and there aren't as many riding lessons happening.

Bring along a wide-angle lens (24mm) so you can snap a photo of the entire facility.

The inside of the horse stalls (where this picture was taken from) can be dark. Make sure you can expose a bright enough shot with your lens to accommodate this.

Create your own framing with the arched structure, which will evoke a vignette effect in your photo.

If you have horses on the training field, don't hesitate to photograph them! They are very beautiful, and highly photogenic, creatures

Schedule a private lesson while you're there to embrace the horsemanship.

You can also visit The Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum to view art exhibitions. It's one of the world's largest private museums and the collection of art is quite impressive!