Horse tricks competition: Level Russian (26 Photos)

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Trick riding is a form of horse riding that features stunts such as a rider standing upright on a galloping horse. Other stunts might include hanging upside down off of the side of the horse while attached to a strap or jumping on and off a galloping horse. Of course, Russia is the host behind this particular event.

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In addition to the acrobatics, the task of the participants was to defeat targets with various weapons, as well as lifting the object from the ground. And all this at full tilt.

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The championship toast – “For the beautiful horses and frisky women” – of course standing.