Iraqis flock to Basra’s first horse riding club

Basrah’s first equestrian club attracts many Iraqi men and women of all ages, three months after its construction.

Club founder, Ali Waheed, said he charges trivial membership fees in order to encourage Iraqi youths to join equestrian activities. The club offers its members a 10-day indoor training, before they practice outdoors.

Waheed said the trainees are equipped with special gear to ensure their safety.