A jockey on an Arabian horse crosses the finish line, during the first leg of the horse racing championship, in the occupied West Bank city of Jericho. All photos: AP
A jockey on an Arabian horse crosses the finish line, during the first leg of the horse racing championship, in the occupied West Bank city of Jericho. All photos: AP
The Palestinian Equestrian Federation championship began on December 2, in the occupied West Bank.
The Palestinian Equestrian Federation championship began on December 2, in the occupied West Bank.
There are twelve categories of horses and races in the 2022-2023 season. AP
There are twelve categories of horses and races in the 2022-2023 season. AP
A horse breeder celebrates his Arabian horse's win of his category's race.
A horse breeder celebrates his Arabian horse's win of his category's race.
Jockeys on Arabian horses compete during the first leg of the Arabian horse races championship, in the West Bank city of Jericho, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. The Palestinian Equestrian Federation championship kicked off on Friday with a tournament of twelve categories of horses and races in the occupied West Bank for the 2022-2023 season. (AP Photo / Nasser Nasser)
Jockeys on Arabian horses compete during the first leg of the Arabian horse races championship, in the West Bank city of Jericho, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. The Palestinian Equestrian Federation championship kicked off on Friday with a tournament of twelve categories of horses and races in the occupied West Bank for the 2022-2023 season. (AP Photo / Nasser Nasser)
Tackling a curve at full speed.
Tackling a curve at full speed.
A jockey on his Arabian horse leads the race.
A jockey on his Arabian horse leads the race.

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Palestinian horse race in the West Bank - in pictures

Jockeys are competing for honours in 12 categories at this year's Palestinian Equestrian Federation championship

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