This is what an Equestrian Show looks like

My first Equestrian Show was back in Suwon Folk Village, just outside Seoul in South Korea. I didn’t really expect much from it because I thought it would be just couple of horses horsing around, like doing obstacle runs and stuff like that. What do I know about horses? Nada.

I actually planned to skip this Equestrian Show—but I stumbled on it on my way to find the venue where the traditional Korean wedding would be happening. I joined the crowd in the small arena, thinking I’d be gone quickly once I’d be bored.

And I was wrong, of course. I ended up getting a seat and enjoyed it until the horsemen exited the arena.

These photos don’t really need captions. You have to imagine that the “cowboys” are doing these acrobatic-style performances while the horses are running fast in circles.

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Equestrian Show at Suwon Folk Village, Seoul, South Korea.

Equestrian Show at Suwon Folk Village, Seoul, South Korea.

Equestrian Show at Suwon Folk Village, Seoul, South Korea.

Equestrian Show at Suwon Folk Village, Seoul, South Korea.

Equestrian Show at Suwon Folk Village, Seoul, South Korea.

Equestrian Performance at Suwon Folk Village, Seoul, South Korea.

Equestrian Performance at Suwon Folk Village, Seoul, South Korea.

Equestrian Performance at Suwon Folk Village, Seoul, South Korea.