The annual Wooden Plow Buffalo Race was held in Chonburi, Thailand to celebrate the start of the sowing season on July 13, 2019. /VCG Photo

Jockeys have to goad their beasts to the finish line 200 meters away. /VCG Photo

Some buffalos cooperate just perfectly, others not so much, leaving their jockeys stranded in the water. /VCG Photo

Around 60 buffaloes were registered for the race, but only one team brought home the crown. /VCG Photo