Misrata horse auction and racing - in pictures

A man walks with a horse as people watch during an auction in Misrata, Libya. All photos: Reuters
A man walks with a horse as people watch during an auction in Misrata, Libya. All photos: Reuters
A horse is shown to bidders.
A horse is shown to bidders.
The auction featured Arabian and English thoroughbreds.
The auction featured Arabian and English thoroughbreds.
The event was held over three days.
The event was held over three days.
A man walks with a horse during the auction.
A man walks with a horse during the auction.
Horse breeding is a source of pride in Libya where breeds include the purebred Arabian, English hybrid and Libyan hybrid.
Horse breeding is a source of pride in Libya where breeds include the purebred Arabian, English hybrid and Libyan hybrid.
A man looks at a horse at a stable in Zliten, Libya.
A man looks at a horse at a stable in Zliten, Libya.
Men wearing traditional costumes ride horses during a race in Misrata.
Men wearing traditional costumes ride horses during a race in Misrata.
Despite the disruption of some aspects of life due to the years of turmoil in Libya, horse races and auctions are often held without interruption, AP reports.
Despite the disruption of some aspects of life due to the years of turmoil in Libya, horse races and auctions are often held without interruption, AP reports.