Last Updated: October 06, 2023, 19:32 IST
It was the 10th Finnish Hobby Horse Championship this year. (Photo Credits: Instagram)
A horse-related sport usually played with horse head sticks, hobby horsing is very popular in Finland.
Besides playing a significant role in human society by facilitating transportation and agriculture, the role of horses has evolved in recent times. They also provide sports and entertainment in the modern era. Considering how they have been woven into the fabric of human history and culture, their involvement in various sporting events is among the most exciting things to witness. With that said, equestrian competitions have gained quite a momentum in the last few years showing the magnificent animals displaying grace, speed, and power along with the skills of their riders.
In this view, traditional equestrian sports and horse-related activities have gained popularity across the world. However, another horse-related sport has started gaining popularity but it actually does not involve a real horse. Confused?
We are talking about the “hobby horsing” event. It is a competition that is played similarly to equestrian events, however, with the use of hobby horses. During these events, riders use stick horses with realistic horse heads and tails and dress up in full riding gear to compete in various events like show jumping, dressage, and cross-country. In simple terms, riders participate in an imaginary horse game and this actually is a legit championship called the Finnish Hobby Horse Championship.
Video of ‘hobby horsing’ goes viral
Well, this indeed sounds like a fun activity for sports lovers, and both adults and children can compete. One such fun video of the hobby horsing competition is going viral on social media, showing men and women in the finest suits topped with hats taking part in the tournament.
The video which shows the riders hilariously hopping with their legs while holding the stick horses in their hands has grabbed the attention of the internet, leaving many in splits. The video is from the Finnish Hobby Horse Championship 2023, an event that is organised in Finland every year with great enthusiasm.
Several participants from Finland and abroad come to take part in this sporting event. As hilarious as it seems, the video is also very fascinating as one can enjoy watching a grown man or woman run around the ground while holding the children’s toy horse head on a stick.
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Internet reacts
As soon as the video from the 10th Finnish Hobby Horse Championship was shared, social media users took to the comment section and shared their reactions. While some found it quite funny, some also disapproved of the unusual game.
A user wrote, “The psychiatric wards are missing 1500 people”, while another one wrote, “Humanity needs a reset…enough is enough.”
“We’re all gonna die. Civilization is doomed,” another stated.
A user in support of the event commented, “This is a wonderful hobby and those riders are super skilled athletes. And they are not doing it for “vegan”, but as a great hobby. Try yourself and stop those stupid negative comments..”
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