A new sport for you perhaps
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (352842)
Rockingham, Australia
September 29, 2023 7:59pm CST
To each his own, I guess but I can’t imagine competing before thousands in a hobby-horse competition. The 10th Finnish Hobby Horse Championships were held in Seinäjoki, Finland back in June. Over 1,500 competitors from all over the world came together to take part in dressage, show-jumping, high-jumping ,and western riding classes.
If you click on the link, it seems to be mostly young girls prancing round in the dressage ring doing their imitations of piaffe and pirouette, extended trot, etc.
The article says and I quote ‘… it is a celebration of passion, creativity and the joy that hobby horses bring to people’s lives.’ End of quote
At least there would be no feed bills, veterinary visits or stables to clean out. Here’s the link:
https://hummahorses.com/blogs/news/finnish-hobby-horse-championship-17-6-2023
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@xFiacre (13560)
• Ireland
30 Sep 23
@JudyEv My friend is president of the Robin Appreciation Society and takes it very seriously. They go on walks to count robins and talk about them. What they find to say eludes me beyond “Oh there goes another one”. I also know a lot of people in the Pigeon Club which at least has a bar.
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(No disrespect - I'm just assuming that you didn't vote for him.)
They probably charge a heap for these fancy ones. 
@ptrikha_2 (47853)
• India
12 Oct 23
I saw the date for this competition was in June 2023.
Sp it has already taken place.
This is a unique and interesting concept.
I hope that the spectators enjoyed it a lot.
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. I wonder if it will one day become an Olympic event 
@RebeccasFarm (94527)
• Arvada, Colorado
1 Oct 23
Judy, I am floored 
Now, look at that. Only in Finland. But a lovely country it is.
Now, look at that. Only in Finland. But a lovely country it is.1 person likes this
@RebeccasFarm (94527)
• Arvada, Colorado
2 Oct 23
@JudyEv Its kind of goofy..but trust the Fins to come up with this.
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@JudyEv (352842)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Oct 23
@RebeccasFarm You can pay up to $800 for a hobby horse! Talk about getting sucked in! lol
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@FourWalls (74485)
• United States
30 Sep 23
They’ll make a competition out of anything, I guess. A friend is actually on his school’s Video Game team. 
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@FourWalls (74485)
• United States
30 Sep 23
@JudyEv — I play miniature golf professionally, so I really can’t talk.
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@JudyEv (352842)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Oct 23
@FourWalls That's totally different to prancing around on a hobby horse.
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@LindaOHio (188220)
• United States
30 Sep 23
Oh. My. Goodness. Such silliness. I can't believe people come from all over the world to compete. Have a good weekend.
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@Beestring (15333)
• Hong Kong
30 Sep 23
That is a strange competition. Well, as long as they are having fun and not harming anyone, that's fine.
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