Horsemen take part in a Kok-boru competition near the Son-Kul lake northeast of the capital Bishkek
Horsemen take part in a Kok-boru, or goat dragging, competition as they attend a festival of Kyrgyz folklore and popular traditions near the Son-Kul lake, 3200 meters (10499 feet) above sea level and some 400 km (249 miles) northeast of the capital Bishkek, July 21, 2011. Considered Kyrgyzstan's national sport, Kok-boru is a traditional Central Asian game where players grab a goat carcass from the ground while riding their horses and try to score by placing it in their opponent's goal. Picture taken July 21, 2011. REUTERS/Vladimir Pirogov (KYRGYZSTAN - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS IMAGES OF THE DAY)