Camel Jockeys, A Rough Ride Through Childhood



Photo Title

Camel Jockeys, A Rough Ride Through Childhood

Photographer/Creator

Craig F. Walker

Collection

Publisher

The Denver Post

Caption/Description

Hamad Bin-Mubarak, a camel jockey from Oman, spends time with Gold, his favorite male camel in his camp at the Kuwait Camel Racing Club. He says he doesn't remember how long it has been since he started working for camel owner Ahmed Saeed, of Dubia. He uses his cousin Nasser's hieght to explain he has grown 8 inches since he met Saeed.

Citation

Craig F. Walker, "Camel Jockeys, A Rough Ride Through Childhood," in POYi Archive, Item #33620, http://archive.poy.org/items/show/33620 (accessed November 23, 2024).

Date Added

07.06.2008