Vladimiro Umikashvili (Georgia)

Riders of the Caucasus

The tradition of holding horse races in Bakhmaro was founded in the 1930s. Horse races in Bakhmaro are held annually on August 19, which is the culmination of the Christian holiday of the Transfiguration of the Lord. Every year, dozens of riders from Samegrelo, Adjara, Guria and other regions of the country, as well as guests from around the world, take part in the sporting event. All participants believe that winning the race is a matter of honor.
Vladimiro Umikashvili is a photographer from Georgia. He is interested in fascinating subjects, such as: fragments of national equestrian sport, mystical architecture, the true beauty of his native landscapes