KUWAIT: Some 298 purebred horses from Kuwait and abroad participated in a beauty pageant on Wednesday - delivering unparalleled equestrian glamour to viewers in attendance. The four-day event is divided into numerous categories that aim to put on display all forms of equine glamour, its chief organizer Nasser Al-Ghaith told KUNA, giving credit to horse breeders and state bodies alike for their contributions towards the event. Hailing the event as emblematic of the region's rich equestrian tradition, he pointed out that a separate contest involving Egyptian-bred horses would be held concurrently. - KUNA

Organizing committee member Nasser Al-Gaith