The quirky sport involves participants straddling stick horses and simulating events such as show jumping and dressage

Man I’m trying really hard not to judge here, but come on…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKaONUkiyCo

  • Pons_Aelius@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    Man I’m trying really hard not to judge here

    Meh, no one getting hurt. We already have danging on ice, with balls, with clubs, with a long ribbon, on roller skates and dancing on bicycles (both bmx and road) as international sports.

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      Agreed. These people are just trying to have fun and enjoy themselves and you’re kind of a fucking asshole if you have a problem with that. It says more about you then it does them.

    • 𝚝𝚛𝚔@aussie.zoneOP
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      1 year ago

      All fair points, and I’m certainly not hating… It’s the cosplay side of things is the part I get a little stuck on. Maybe cause I don’t like horses in general.

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      Oh nice, I should hear that one in 2024 sometime

      I started listening somewhat recently from the beginning. 209 down, 307 to go!

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    This is the best summary I could come up with:


    What started as a niche pastime in Finland has since developed an international competitive scene, spurred on by its fervent fanbase on TikTok.

    The sport is divided into different disciplines such as show jumping — where players leap nimbly over obstacles — and dressage, where contestants demonstrate their grace and artistry.

    Eleven-year-old competitor Rose Johnston competes in both, astride her stick horse teammate Xavier.

    Participant Coralie Kedzlie said cantering around on a stick horse made for intense physical exercise.

    Ms Kedzlie said those less athletically inclined could still lend their artistic talents to the club by crafting stick horses or the various accessories that adorn them.

    Ms Sormani said the club’s goal was to hold Australia’s first national competition by the end of August 2024.


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