• Riders take part in the traditional horse show in Ibra, Oman. Getty
    Riders take part in the traditional horse show in Ibra, Oman. Getty
  • An Omani boy looks on as riders prepare to take part. Getty
    An Omani boy looks on as riders prepare to take part. Getty
  • A rider looks on as others ready themselves. Getty
    A rider looks on as others ready themselves. Getty
  • Participants prepare to take part in the show. Getty
    Participants prepare to take part in the show. Getty
  • Riders set off at a gallop. Getty
    Riders set off at a gallop. Getty
  • Rides are shown in silhouette at the event. Getty
    Rides are shown in silhouette at the event. Getty
  • A group gathers at the show. Getty
    A group gathers at the show. Getty
  • A lone rider performs before judges. Getty
    A lone rider performs before judges. Getty
  • A rider makes final preparations to his horse before performing. Getty
    A rider makes final preparations to his horse before performing. Getty
  • Participants in the event wear traditional costume. Getty
    Participants in the event wear traditional costume. Getty
  • Riders gallopnext to each other at the event. Getty
    Riders gallopnext to each other at the event. Getty

Riders gather for traditional horse show in Oman - in pictures

The event in Ibra, which is a city famous for its equestrian activities, attracted contestants from across the country

The National

August 26, 2018

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Oman