She even has her own “lovely” horse, she added.
Also standing in her path were societal and gender barriers in the predominantly Muslim country.
Muse said she “wanted to show everyone that it is entirely normal for women to ride horses, and that it is permissible according to our religion”.
Muse’s trainer, Yahye Moallim Isse, said that “her achievement is an inspiration to all Somali people”.
Her sister Nadifo Osman said the family business, a beauty salon where Muse also works, had even received a boost because customers “love taking photos” with the horse.
“We are incredibly proud,” Nadifo Osman Muse said.
‘Testament to newfound peace’
