On a tree-lined, dirt road in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, people look out in wonder from their homes to see an unusual sight: two young men riding on horses.As they race, it is hard to tell who is winning.They are training for what is the city's first horse races in recent history.Slowly improving security has fueled demand for sports and recreational activities--and horse-riding has become a hit.Watching the men training, mother of five Abshira Mohamed said she was happy to see an activity for young people.Yahye Isse, 29, established his stable to offer training in horse riding to the public.A stable is a building where horses are kept.In the future, he wants to host competitions in Mogadishu between riders from the city and riders from other areas in the country.The capital is still often hit by deadly, suicide bombings by the al Qaeda-linked terrorist group al Shabaab.
