. festival involving activities riding horses

@SIMPLYD (90722)
Philippines
November 27, 2011 7:22pm CST
It was shown on TV , that at Benguet (Philippnes) they have a yearly festival that involves games with money as prizes , by riding horses in different styles. There’s the balloon bursting, wherein the ladies while riding their horses has balloons on the backs. They have to burst their opponents’ balloon, and have to avoid also having their balloons burst. Then, there’s the backstroke racing, where the players will ride their horses with their back, facing the race track. Yet, the horses runs so fast, without their riders seeing the road . But some unfortunately fell along the course of racing. I am so amazed that they can ride their horses so well. I envy them, because I haven’t even tried riding a horse, whenever we go to Baguio , where you can rent a horse to ride on. I am afraid of risky activities, that’s why.
2 responses
@shanemae (1025)
• Philippines
1 Dec 11
haven't seen those races in person. but i envy people who know how to ride horses! haven't ride on a horse. i really i wish i could when if given a chance. it feels classy when you know how to ride a horse like those equestrians! oh, i envy them. we should ride even for once Simplyd!
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
2 Dec 11
Yes, we should ride a horse if given a chance, shane. But i think, i would like it that another rider should be with me. I fear that it might run, the moment i am up in the horse back. OMG!
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
5 Dec 11
But as to picture in a horse, i ha one, when i was in my teens. I had it in Baguio.
@shanemae (1025)
• Philippines
2 Dec 11
lol! sure thing! because it would sure give me a heart attack! i think i'll just have a few pictures taken so that i could brag that i rode on a horse!lol
@jricky1 (6800)
• China
28 Nov 11
These people are just so brave to ride a horse.Neither had i ride a horse before,but this is indeed what i wanted to try.It's exciting and interesting.The activity sounds good,and i will do that if i get a chance.lol
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
28 Nov 11
Yes, it's so brave of them indeed. But with the horse already familiar with the race track, it's not much of a worry to the rider. He just have to hold on tight to the reigns, lest he falls like the others.