Arabian horse beauty contest in Hebron - in pictures

  • An equine trainer and his horse win first prize in a beauty contest for Arabian purebred horses in the city of Hebron in the occupied West Bank. All photos: AFP
    An equine trainer and his horse win first prize in a beauty contest for Arabian purebred horses in the city of Hebron in the occupied West Bank. All photos: AFP
  • This aerial shot shows a horse being paraded in front of the judges.
    This aerial shot shows a horse being paraded in front of the judges.
  • Horses are judged on a number of factors.
    Horses are judged on a number of factors.
  • Palestinian girls hold up score cards.
    Palestinian girls hold up score cards.
  • The horses will have undergone specific training ahead of the contest.
    The horses will have undergone specific training ahead of the contest.
  • A trainer steadies their horse before heading into the judging arena.
    A trainer steadies their horse before heading into the judging arena.
  • Trainers are keen to show off their animal's agility.
    Trainers are keen to show off their animal's agility.
  • Horses are also judged on their poise and stature.
    Horses are also judged on their poise and stature.