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ERIKA SCHULTZ / THE SEATTLE TIMES
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

For faith and much more, women choose to keep covered

During her riding lessons at Brackenhollow Stables, Heba Bakhach, 25, wears a loosefitting shirt, riding pants and hijab instead of her regular jilbab, or long dress. To preserve her modesty, she works with a female instructor in a private setting.