Located off the southeasterly coast of Madagascar and surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the island country of Mauritius is a paradise of beautiful beaches and reefs, diverse peoples and cuisine. What is less known about Mauritius is the countries deep love of horses, and it's unusual role as a quarantine station for South African thoroughbreds on their way to Europe and Dubai. Staying with a horse trainer friend I've been given a sneak peak into this fascinating world, getting to know the beautiful horses that stop-over here and the riders, grooms and trainers that keep them fit and in training. A beach photo shoot of the horses of Mauritius ...
