Uzbeks Gather For Game Of Kopkari

A horseman sets off to take part in the Uzbek national game "kopkari."

A young horseman is preparing to take part in a game of kopkari.

A young Uzbek boy comes to watch the game.

Uzbek horsemen gather for the game.

A sheep carcass must be taken to a marked-out circle.

With no-holds-barred competition, it takes a strong rider -- and fast horse -- to win the game.

The referee places the carcass and the riders take off from the starting line.