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Dressage or show jumping on a hobby horse? In Finland it's an international competitive sport called hobby horsing

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Tags: finland.seinajoki, dressage, show jumping, hobby horsing, gymnastics, competitions, offbeat, author.christian weibazahn, videos, source.dw
https://www.dw.com/en/show-jumping-with-the-hobby-horse/video-66231528

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Show jumping with the hobby horse - DW - 07/20/2023

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  1. [5]
    0x6A
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    Finland is known for its strange "sports". Other examples include anthill sitting and swamp football.

    Finland is known for its strange "sports". Other examples include anthill sitting and swamp football.

    6 votes
    1. [3]
      mycketforvirrad
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      How could you neglect the prestigious sport of wife-carrying!

      How could you neglect the prestigious sport of wife-carrying!

      5 votes
      2. Penumbra
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        Before I even read the comments I found myself wondering if Finland was also the home of the wife carrying sport. Glad to see my instincts were correct lol.

        Before I even read the comments I found myself wondering if Finland was also the home of the wife carrying sport. Glad to see my instincts were correct lol.

        2 votes
    2. spit-evil-olive-tips
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      Scandinavia in general seems to excel at them. the Swedes invented rabbit show jumping. some of the Danish championships are on youtube: 2009 2010 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

      Scandinavia in general seems to excel at them. the Swedes invented rabbit show jumping.

      some of the Danish championships are on youtube:

      2009

      2010

      2012

      2013

      2014

      2015

      2016

      2 votes
  2. [4]
    bobstay
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    I'm trying to take this seriously and having a great deal of difficulty. I can see wanting to do an analogue of showjumping without the horse as an athletic sport - some of the high-jumps were...

    I'm trying to take this seriously and having a great deal of difficulty. I can see wanting to do an analogue of showjumping without the horse as an athletic sport - some of the high-jumps were pretty impressive, and doing them at a run looks like it takes a great deal of skill and strength. But the wooden horse-on-a-stick just seems superfluous and bizarre if that's the goal. And doing dressage with a hobby horse? I can't wrap my head around that.

    3 votes
    1. [3]
      ParatiisinSahakielet
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      If it helps, this all started with 6 year old kids doing it and got out of hand for some weird reason. I've yet to see a adult or even a teenager riding one of those things, but then again, older...

      If it helps, this all started with 6 year old kids doing it and got out of hand for some weird reason.

      I've yet to see a adult or even a teenager riding one of those things, but then again, older hobby horsers are probably not riding the sticks in public. Theres a group of about 5 children in my neeeeighbourhood that do this. One of the fathers build a set of obstacles for them.

      6 votes
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        1. [2]
          ParatiisinSahakielet
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          Oh, I didnt mean that adults or teenagers dont do this, I meant that I've seen a lot of kids doing this in the local park etc (here in Finland). Havent seen any adult or teenager even holding...

          Oh, I didnt mean that adults or teenagers dont do this, I meant that I've seen a lot of kids doing this in the local park etc (here in Finland). Havent seen any adult or teenager even holding these things, outside of the competitions and other events.

          3 votes
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            1. ParatiisinSahakielet
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              If the hay is white, fluffy and made out of sugar, you'll make a lot of money. Or if you go to the young adult event, bring some green hay...

              If the hay is white, fluffy and made out of sugar, you'll make a lot of money.

              Or if you go to the young adult event, bring some green hay...

              2 votes
  3. [3]
    BobEWise
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    Have I mentioned lately how much I love the Finns? It's like an entire country of only children. I feel like I'd be quite at home there.

    Have I mentioned lately how much I love the Finns? It's like an entire country of only children. I feel like I'd be quite at home there.

    2 votes
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      ParatiisinSahakielet
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      Well.. as a 30something year old Finn who feels (and sometimes acts) like a 12 year old... I dunno, welcome, I guess? Bring your own towel, leave all your clothes in the dressing room before...

      Well.. as a 30something year old Finn who feels (and sometimes acts) like a 12 year old... I dunno, welcome, I guess?

      Bring your own towel, leave all your clothes in the dressing room before entering the sauna. Beer optional but highly recommended.

      3 votes
      1. BobEWise
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        Yeah... yeah, that's all about my speed.

        Yeah... yeah, that's all about my speed.

        1 vote