Ride to Rescue program started by Yasmin Sayyed, giving back to animals since 2013, when she rescued her first horse, Salambo. Born and raised in Germany, Yasmin has dedicated her life to horses that are left in her care, abandoned or sick at Mandara Equestrian Club. She tends to their daily chores, and at the same time educates people on animal welfare. She has helpers and volunteers who assist her in this noble cause. In order to generate enough income to help meet monthly costs of livery, food, supplements, etc. Yasmin gives classes to children and adults, and they may also wash, feed and walk the horses. Some of them are ex-endurance, which have been abused by relentless riding or showjumping, and some are simply neglected by their owners lack of attention or care. The program runs additionally on support, and donations from generous people which Yasmin is extremely thankful for. Yasmin absolutely adores animals, can converse in nine languages, some of which include Italian, German, Urdu, Arabic. She is based in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and spent nine years riding for HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum at an endurance stable in Dubai. Yasmin is extremely passionate about what she does, and you can find her at the stables seven days a week. (REUTERS/ Khushnum Bhandari)
