The seventh Kurdistan Arabian Horse Beauty Championship was held in Erbil, featuring 80 purebred Arabian horses competing over two days at the Erbil International Equestrian Club. The event, supported by the Kurdistan Regional Government, celebrates the cultural and historical significance of the Arabian horse, with international judges evaluating horses on physical attributes and lineage authenticity. Participants like Zryan Talat and Shayma Najmaddin expressed deep passion for their horses, with Talat’s ten-month-old colt winning first place in its category.

This championship has become a prestigious annual event that highlights Kurdistan’s growing equestrian tourism and cultural heritage. Erbil is increasingly recognized as the region’s equestrian capital, with the competition symbolizing a modern revival of traditional equestrian sports. The event not only preserves Kurdish and Arab equestrian traditions but also promotes cultural pride and tourism development in the region.