That was back in August 2023, just one year on from her mounting a camel for the first time.
“It really starts with an awareness of animals and awareness of your own body,” she told CNN.
The racing of dromedaries, a single-humped species also known as the Arabian camel, is a centuries-old passion in the region and endures in both popularity and lucrativeness, with prize money reaching multi-million-dollar figures.
The ADCRC launched the UAE’s maiden all-women camel racing team — a development that immediately piqued Dees’ interest.
“The outcome of the race is so reliant on the fitness and quality of the camel,” Dees explained.
Persons:
Taylor Dees, Camel Festival’s, Dees —, ”, “, Trailblazer Dees, —, Dees, Linda Krockenberger, Krockenberger, ” Krockenberger, ’ Dees, ” Dees, Jordan’s Rawan Salah, Viroulaud
Organizations:
CNN, Crown, Trailblazer, United Arab Emirates, Camel Riding Center, ADCRC
Locations:
Texas, Moulton, Saudi Arabian, Taif, UAE, Abu Dhabi, German, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, AlUla