Rice field where cows race, on March 12, 2016 in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. For hundreds of years these farmers have competed in one of the worldís most oddest races in the hopes of showing off their cattle. Known as Pacu Jawi the traditional cow race takes place in Padang, West Sumatra, and has become the highlight of the year for locals. Every year before the rice planting season farmers from all over the district compete in the muddy event with the fastest cows fetching a high price from onlooking potential buyers. The race was captured by photographer and cyber security expert, Teh Han Lin on a visit to Indonesia. (Photo by Teh Han Lin/Barcroft Images)





Cow and plough race, on March 12, 2016 in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. (Photo by Teh Han Lin/Barcroft Images)





Onlookers observe cow race, on March 12, 2016 in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. (Photo by Teh Han Lin/Barcroft Images)





Group of men get cow into position before race, on March 12, 2016 in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. (Photo by Teh Han Lin/Barcroft Images)





Cliffs and field, on March 12, 2016 in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. (Photo by Teh Han Lin/Barcroft Images)





Cows run through paddy field, on March 12, 2016 in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. (Photo by Teh Han Lin/Barcroft Images)





Cows rush through mud and water while jockey holds onto their tails, on March 12, 2016 in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. (Photo by Teh Han Lin/Barcroft Images)





Cows rush through mud and water while jockey holds onto their tails, on March 12, 2016 in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. (Photo by Teh Han Lin/Barcroft Images)





Jockey struggles to keep balance during race, on March 12, 2016 in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. (Photo by Teh Han Lin/Barcroft Images)





Jockey holds on to cows during race, on March 12, 2016 in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. (Photo by Teh Han Lin/Barcroft Images)





Jokey races cows in rice field, on March 12, 2016 in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. (Photo by Teh Han Lin/Barcroft Images)





Jockey puts tail of cow in his mouth during race, on March 12, 2016 in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. (Photo by Teh Han Lin/Barcroft Images)





Cows run through paddy field during race, on March 12, 2016 in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. (Photo by Teh Han Lin/Barcroft Images)





Jockey controls cows during race, on March 12, 2016 in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. (Photo by Teh Han Lin/Barcroft Images)





Jockey maintains balance during cow race, on March 12, 2016 in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. (Photo by Teh Han Lin/Barcroft Images)





Jockey covered in mud, on March 12, 2016 in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. (Photo by Teh Han Lin/Barcroft Images)





Cows wait in field before race, on March 12, 2016 in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. (Photo by Teh Han Lin/Barcroft Images)