Horse show in Oman

Every summer, there's a big traditional horse race in Oman. Check out these lovely pictures of the events...

Every summer, there’s a big traditional horse show in Oman. Oman, 23 August 2018 [Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images]

The purpose of this horse show is to well… show off the skills of the riders! Oman, 23 August 2018 [Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images]

Full steam ahead! These two race along, neck and neck! Oman, 23 August 2018 [Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images]

Crowds gather to watch the riders. Oman, 23 August 2018 [Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images]

This Omani boy watches the display of the amazing skills of the participating riders. Oman, 23 August 2018 [Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images]

These two riders support each other as they stand on their horses’ backs… at full speed! Oman, 23 August 2018 [Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images]

Look at the skills of these riders! Definitely more risky than the Royal Windsor Horse Show… Oman, 23 August 2018 [Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images]

This man rides his horse against the sunset… Oman, 23 August 2018 [Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images]

They wear traditional clothing, including this gorgeous janbiya. Oman, 23 August 2018 [Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images]

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