Hobbyhorse enthusiasts trot to Finland for championships | AFP

Straddle a wooden stick decorated with a pretend, but laboriously decorated, horse's head and off you go as if you were riding a real horse. Hobby horsing is an unofficial sport but one that is taken very seriously by thousands of enthusiasts around the world.

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[jeffrybungle]

Honestly there are a few things that really cheer me up, and this is one, you go girls

[batman]

This is by far the most dumb and ridiculous activity ive ever seen. This world has gone nuts

[Aikibiker]

"We have faced so much bullying and judgements"

Yeah kid, there is a very good reason for that.

[amiq]

When I look at the comments, I'm amazed at how many bullies and mockers are interested in this video.

[nomercy]

When you can't afford a horse but you still want to participate

[alexandermurghulia]

"sometimes mocked..." 😂 naah, can't be that🤣🤣🤣

[fundifferent]

Do what makes happy and builds your confidence.

[geoffoakland]

From the country that brought us air-guitar!😂 Keep it coming Finland. Having almost no sunlight in winter, well, it makes you very creative!

[TheNutter]

Whatever makes you happy.. not hurting anyone ❤

[DavidSmith-ldzf]

Do they have a vet on stand by in case of injuries ?

[ItAintMeBabe]

Why aren’t there any guys doing this ?

[ZbEn]

Too funny. Can't stop laughing. Then thought about how there are judges here at this 'competition' and there must be some kind of written rules for judging and someone actually had to think about it and write those rules- then I fell off my chair laughing so hard I thought I was going to split my side.

[TheSlegi]

A little odd and funny, but everyone needs to belong somewhere, so i get it. :) If you are unhappy in life, that is probably because you miss your "tribe" and belonging somewhere.

[jamesbillingsby]

Yo, someone's definitely putting stuff in my herb. Whats happening?

[bateauivre]

Well done. You don't mistreat any animals, and you're a better example of real sporting conditions than the riders.

[stenson]

Цивилизация на закате своего развития.

[mikewalters]

Wow. I've been thinking about retiring from competitive jacks and getting into breath-holding competitions.

[Youtube_Globetrotter]

If we combine this with PRIDE and HBTQ we get the ultimate combo of homosexual non binary rainbow unicorns

[luchosolher]

Pero Que Carajo Es Esto? Como He llegado Aqui?

[bruceleroy]

Whose seen that Bob's Burgers episode when Tina rides her imaginary horse? That's exactly what this reminds me of.