About us
Our story
About us
Horses first, always
Layla founded Desert Rose in 2012 to share her love of endurance riding with families in Dubai. Today our team of coaches, grooms and vets look after 8 horses and hundreds of riders.
- 2012
- Since
- 5
- Horses
- 4.7
- Average rating
About us
What we believe
01
Horses first
Personality Cards and workload limits mean every horse is matched fairly and never overworked.
02
Safety without fuss
Signed waivers, certified coaches and the right horse for your level — every single ride.
03
Everyone belongs
From a four-year-old’s first pony ride to a show jumper’s clear round.
The team
The team
Certified coaches, experienced grooms and vets who know every horse by name.
Layla Al Mansoori
Founder & General Manager
Layla founded Desert Rose in 2012 after twenty years of endurance riding.
FEI Endurance 2*BHS Stage 4
Sara Whitfield
Head Coach — Dressage
BHS-accredited coach specialising in flatwork and young riders.
BHS Accredited Professional CoachUKCC Level 3
Omar Saeed
Show Jumping Coach
Former national show-jumping rider, coaching novice to advanced.
FEI Level 2 Coach
Hana Yousef
Trail & Desert Ride Leader
Leads our sunrise desert rides and pony club for little ones.
First Aid (Equine & Human)Pony Club Instructor
Facilities