The ancient tradition of desert racing continues in the United Arab Emirates . The 50 horses and riders set off , completing laps of the 30-kilometer course . The horses are given thorough medical checks after each lap to ensure they are healthy . Hide Caption 1 of 10 Photos:
The ancient tradition of desert racing continues in the United Arab Emirates . The 50 horses and riders set off , completing laps of the 30-kilometer course . The horses are given thorough medical checks after each lap to ensure they are healthy . Only a handful of the horses competing make it to the finish line in Qatar .