Bejeweled horses of India

Dawn.com Published January 9, 2012
A decorated horse along with his master.
A decorated horse along with his master.
Some 150 horses from Gujarat, Maharashtra and Rajasthan states of India participated in the event.
Some 150 horses from Gujarat, Maharashtra and Rajasthan states of India participated in the event.
Indian horse riders participate in the '900 meters running' competition during a horse show in Dholera
Indian horse riders participate in the '900 meters running' competition during a horse show in Dholera
A stray dog runs on the '900 meters running' track for horses during a horse show in Dholera, some 110 km from Ahmedabad on Jaunary 8, 2012
A stray dog runs on the '900 meters running' track for horses during a horse show in Dholera, some 110 km from Ahmedabad on Jaunary 8, 2012
A decorated horse along with his master participates in the 'Decoration Category Competition' at Dholera town, some 110 kms from Ahmedabad.
A decorated horse along with his master participates in the 'Decoration Category Competition' at Dholera town, some 110 kms from Ahmedabad.
Indian owner Bhupatbhai Vyas (L) interacts with his horse named 'Fauji' as he participates in the 'Horse Decoration Competition' during a horse show in Dholera.
Indian owner Bhupatbhai Vyas (L) interacts with his horse named 'Fauji' as he participates in the 'Horse Decoration Competition' during a horse show in Dholera.
An Indian horse rider participates in the '900 meters running' competition during a horse show in Dholera
An Indian horse rider participates in the '900 meters running' competition during a horse show in Dholera
An Indian horse rider participate in the '900 meters running' competition during a horse show in Dholera,
An Indian horse rider participate in the '900 meters running' competition during a horse show in Dholera,

Approximately 150 horses from Gujarat, Maharashtra and Rajasthan states of India participated an event which took place on 8th January ' 2012.

To showcase the pedigree and raise awareness about the breeds, the equestrian club of Gujarat, Charotar Horse Society, Animal Husbandry department and the Veterinary College of Anand Agricultural University had jointly organized the horse show.

A horse decoration competition also took place during the show followed by a '900 meters running' . - Photos by AFP

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girish jani
Jan 12, 2012 04:39pm
sir,pl provide us the results of horse show of Dholera, 8th jan 2012 and list of participants.we are running GURUKUL and for our record we once again request u to forward he above details on our mail. regards ,Girish Jani
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