Horses auctioned in Misrata, Libya - in pictures

  • An Arabian horse is kept in a stable during an auction held in the city of Misurata, about 200 kilometres east of the Libyan capital. All photos: AFP
    An Arabian horse is kept in a stable during an auction held in the city of Misurata, about 200 kilometres east of the Libyan capital. All photos: AFP
  • The three-day auction found homes for 96 of the 150 horses on sale.
    The three-day auction found homes for 96 of the 150 horses on sale.
  • An Arabian horse and her foal are kept in a stable during the auction. AFP
    An Arabian horse and her foal are kept in a stable during the auction. AFP
  • Despite years of division since the fall of dictator Muammar Qaddafi, breeders and buyers from across the North African country attended the auction.
    Despite years of division since the fall of dictator Muammar Qaddafi, breeders and buyers from across the North African country attended the auction.
  • Libyan horse-lovers have managed to keep their traditions alive, including selective breeding and the art of making tack.
    Libyan horse-lovers have managed to keep their traditions alive, including selective breeding and the art of making tack.
  • A horse is exhibited at the auction.
    A horse is exhibited at the auction.
  • An Arabian horse is shown to breeders and buyers.
    An Arabian horse is shown to breeders and buyers.