Iraqi women ride horses at an Equestrian centre in Basra – in pictures

Fatima Kazem, 22, trains horses in a sport traditionally pursued in Iraq by men, at the Equestrian Club in Basra. All photos: Reuters
Fatima Kazem, 22, trains horses in a sport traditionally pursued in Iraq by men, at the Equestrian Club in Basra. All photos: Reuters
Banin Falah, 21, is another Iraqi woman who is training racehorses at the Equestrian Club in Basra.
Banin Falah, 21, is another Iraqi woman who is training racehorses at the Equestrian Club in Basra.
Banin tends to a horse after training.
Banin tends to a horse after training.
Fatima puts this horse through its paces.
Fatima puts this horse through its paces.
An Iraqi woman mounts a horse at the Equestrian Club in Basra.
An Iraqi woman mounts a horse at the Equestrian Club in Basra.
More and more women are becoming involved in horseracing in Iraq.
More and more women are becoming involved in horseracing in Iraq.
Iraqi women enjoy a session on horseback.
Iraqi women enjoy a session on horseback.