At Gaza’s horse clubs, girls eager to ride

Despite the conservative nature of Gazan society, which often frowns upon women participating in sports, the Strip has seen a notable rise in female equestrianism in recent years.
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Spectators watch as a member of the Palestinian Equestrian Club clears a jump in the Gaza Strip, Apr 13, 2014. - Mohammed Othman
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Mohammed Othman
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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Drawing girls from Gaza’s best families, equestrian clubs are unexpectedly flourishing amidst the Gaza Strips’ harsh conditions and societal pressures.

A far cry from the carefully manicured polo fields and competition rings in Florida’s Wellington or Canada’s Spruce Meadows, Gaza’s equestrian clubs do things a little differently.

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