Ninth International Championship of Arabian Horses - in pictures

  • A horse and trainer on parade at the Ninth International Championship of Arabian Horses, at Bait Al Arab, the Kuwaiti state stud. EPA
    A horse and trainer on parade at the Ninth International Championship of Arabian Horses, at Bait Al Arab, the Kuwaiti state stud. EPA
  • A pure white horse in the ring on the final day of the event. AFP
    A pure white horse in the ring on the final day of the event. AFP
  • A spirited animal on show. EPA
    A spirited animal on show. EPA
  • A total of 430 Arabian horses took part in the four-day championship. AFP
    A total of 430 Arabian horses took part in the four-day championship. AFP
  • The ancient breed originated with Bedouin tribesmen who needed horses that could be ridden hard and fast through difficult terrain often with limited food and water. EPA
    The ancient breed originated with Bedouin tribesmen who needed horses that could be ridden hard and fast through difficult terrain often with limited food and water. EPA
  • They bred a horse of modest size with superior physical capabilities. EPA
    They bred a horse of modest size with superior physical capabilities. EPA
  • The bloodlines of today's Arabian horses can be traced back through generations. EPA
    The bloodlines of today's Arabian horses can be traced back through generations. EPA
  • Breeders from around the world were in Kuwait to see the best horses the region has to offer. EPA
    Breeders from around the world were in Kuwait to see the best horses the region has to offer. EPA