Horse racing is a popular pastime in the Iranian city of Gonbad-e Qābus in the Golestan province. It is in the north-eastern portion of the country, south of the Caspian Sea. Photos by Mohammad Javad Maktabi.
Horse Racing in Gonbad-e Qābus, Iran. Parading the Horses.Horse Racing in Gonbad-e Qābus, Iran. Jockeys Up.Horse Racing in Gonbad-e Qābus, Iran. Loading them up in the Starting Gate.Horse Racing in Gonbad-e Qābus, Iran. Taking the Turn.Horse Racing in Gonbad-e Qābus, Iran. Down the Stretch They Come.Horse Racing in Gonbad-e Qābus, Iran. Having a flutter Iranian style.Horse Racing in Gonbad-e Qābus, Iran. Cooling down the Winner.
I have to say that I’m surprised at how stylish the jockeys look in a finish (although I’m not sure about the guy in the kayaking helmet taking a look around on the turn in!).
The bridle adornments are a nice touch too.
Would love to see more photos of horse racing in the less established racing nations – really interesting stuff!
Tuesday's Horse 
Wow, those are beautiful pictures.
I have to say that I’m surprised at how stylish the jockeys look in a finish (although I’m not sure about the guy in the kayaking helmet taking a look around on the turn in!).
The bridle adornments are a nice touch too.
Would love to see more photos of horse racing in the less established racing nations – really interesting stuff!
Matt
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