VIRAL: Vegan horse riding competition without the horses...
Just horsing around...
Picture this: A horse riding competition without the horses.
You must be thinking, "surely this can't be true?" Contrary to popular belief, this is actually a thing and the world is just as surprised.
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In Finland, this new Equestrian Sport has gone viral for its unique approach. Have a look below:
@catchupnews The annual Finnish Championship in Seinäjoki is the biggest hobby horse event. This year it took place for the 10th time. #catchupnews #horseriding #vegan ♬ original sound - CatchUp
This latest fad is called "Hobby Horsing." While it claims to be a sport, many argue its legitimacy.
Essentially Sports shares an excellent analysis on the matter, "The prime purpose of every game is to derive pleasure. Sports, however, also have a strong emphasis on competition and expertise. While one may argue that it’s all about having fun, many others would draw a clear line between a game and a sport."
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Although this seems unusual, it is very popular with the Finnish people. This form of horse riding eliminates the need for riding a horse, which can be dangerous for young kids if not experienced. It also eliminates any variable for injuries and cuts out expensive costs.
On the other hand, the internet is baffled and shares their opinions:
@potpourrivibes Vegan horse riding! #finland #vegan #horseriding #foryou #foryoupage #fyp #fypシ ♬ original sound - Potpourri-Vibes
This "sport" is also beginning to make waves in Australia. Will we see this hit Mzansi soon? Stay tuned...
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