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.

EXPEDITION TO PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA