Endurance racing in Jordan's Wadi Rum - in pictures

  • Horse riders participate in 'Gallops', an orienteering and endurance equestrian race, in Wadi Rum desert, in Jordan. All photos: Reuters
    Horse riders participate in 'Gallops', an orienteering and endurance equestrian race, in Wadi Rum desert, in Jordan. All photos: Reuters
  • Endurance horse riders in Wadi Rum desert, The race includes riders from 15 countries, according to organisers.
    Endurance horse riders in Wadi Rum desert, The race includes riders from 15 countries, according to organisers.
  • A rider prepares a horse before the start of the race.
    A rider prepares a horse before the start of the race.
  • Horse riders take part in the orienteering and endurance race, which will run until October 30.
    Horse riders take part in the orienteering and endurance race, which will run until October 30.
  • A rider checks her horse before the start of the race.
    A rider checks her horse before the start of the race.
  • 'Gallops' has riders from the US, France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Germany and Switzerland, Indonesia, Japan, Argentina and Denmark taking part, in addition to the Omani-Royal Cavalry team, besides Jordan, the host country.
    'Gallops' has riders from the US, France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Germany and Switzerland, Indonesia, Japan, Argentina and Denmark taking part, in addition to the Omani-Royal Cavalry team, besides Jordan, the host country.