Thanks to our latest corresponent Alex for introducing the photos (audio stream can be replayed by clicking on the [>] button on Alex's photo to your left).

LEFT: The outside of the barns (all walkways around the barns are cushioned)



ABOVE: Inside one of the boxes (that leave my apartment for dead in terms of size!). In winter the shutters are opened to allow in the cooler air. In summer the boxes are air conditioned.

LEFT: Inside one of the Barns

LEFT: Closing on 20 years of age but the absolute picture of health - a retired horse enjoys the airconditioning of the stables during a Dubai summer

ABOVE RIGHT: One of the retired horses being taken for their afternoon walk