Horses have been an integral part of the culture of the troubled West African country of Burkina Faso for centuries.
Just at the beginning of this year, another coup took place in the capital.
Regardless of political developments, horse racing fans meet at the racecourse on Sundays, also in the hope of multiplying their often meager income by betting.
The stars of the event are the horse owners and their jockeys, some of whom call themselves cowboys and pay a lot of attention to their appearance.
The Mossi people, who make up a large part of the 2.5 million inhabitants of the capital Ouagadougou, are particularly familiar with the tradition.
It honors the legendary princess Yennenga, who once fled from her father on horseback,