A horse called Rosan al-Heib is announced as the winner of the Stallion Championship. The owners and their friends run into the arena to celebrate
Muhammad Daabes, one of the handlers, leads a horse to cool off in the shade. Palestinian horse shows are held in winter months so that the animals are less likely to overheat and become ill
Grooms wash their horses outside the arena. Before the shows, the horses’ coats are oiled until they gleam
Horse-shaped trophies for winners are stored in the judges’ box. Khaled al-Aswad, a trainer, waits for his horse’s turn in the ring
A handler shows off a stallion’s physique. Horses are judged on their proportions, elegance and strength
