Animal Racing
Mikhailova Vera wrote: The desire to be first was inherent in man always, but because it is markedly inferior in speed to representatives of the surrounding fauna to jump on fellow tried to bridle, saddle and gallop to let any trapped under the hand of livestock. And while nowadays the practical value of race or pack animals are not as great as before, racing remain popular throughout the world, finding more and show elements.
Ostrich
In USA, Australia, South Africa
Characteristics of African ostriches - the largest bird in the world. Their height reaches 2.5 m, weight - 160 kg. Straus holds up to 200 kg and can develop a speed around 70 km / h, although with the rider, of course, less - not more than 40 km / h. An ostrich's stubborn nature, and ride it pretty hard. But the rules governing them are very simple: to turn the bird's head should be directed in the right direction, but to stay, we must strongly pull the ostrich's neck.
Race In Europe, racing ostriches are prohibited, but in others they are very popular. The average race distance of 400 m. But even such a short time to keep riding on a winged horse is difficult, with the rider's weight must not exceed 70 kg. For those who do not want to risk, there are races in a special wheelchair.
Elephant
Venue Nepal, India, Vietnam
Features In Asia, elephants, the largest land mammal, are treated with respect. Buddhists believe the elephant sacred animal in India love to him and did reach unprecedented proportions: the elephants are regularly re-write, every even have my passport. These giants have always played a big role in the daily life of Hindus, so there is nothing strange in the fact that they are used in various sports - but there are still racing polo on elephants and elephant soccer.
Under the rules of racing animals need to get over a 300 m straight and smooth paths. The rider sits on the elephant's neck, without any similarity saddle. During the race he has no right to be customized with a stick or beat his horse. And the elephant and the rider is prohibited to use any kind of doping, including alcohol, otherwise both will be withdrawn from the race.
Horse
Venue The vast majority of the world
Features Horses were the main means of transportation for people until the beginning of XX century. They differed from each other on price and quality, as cars of different brands, and the jumps are not always caused less excitement than the race of Formula 1. " Today competition racehorses are worldwide and are considered prestigious entertainment elite.
There are many horse racing competitions - dressage, show jumping, eventing, reining, driving, mileage, vaulting. Considerable crowds gather and such entertainment events as ladies riding, fancy riding, polo, baiga. Horse racing and races, which take place at the racetrack, do not belong to an officially recognized disciplines of equestrian sport, as are a variety of tests
Giraffe
Venue Zimbabwe
Identify the characteristics of a giraffe popular mounts can not be. Its growth - more than five feet - not too favorable for riding, harness and a giraffe in a cart and did not seem possible. So while that race giraffes are in the experimental stage.
Racing racecourse city of Bulawayo in Zimbabwe has become a testing ground for his first official racing giraffes. Under the rules of the jockeys riding the animals had to overcome a distance of 20 km. For the competition were selected by six young giraffes at the age of two to five years. For the safety of the jockeys were made special saddle. In the mandatory equipment includes leather knee: Giraffes are not accustomed to walking under saddle, trying to get rid of people by biting their legs. Despite the pre-workout, got up to finish only one rider. Five others were thrown from the saddle or have gone off the track. The winner - zhirafiha Tsuki overcome the distance in 30 minutes.
Goat
Location Australia, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago
Characteristics of Goats - wonderful pets to the same ideal for racing. This is the opinion of champion in the sport, John de Groot, author of Goat racing in Australia - your guide mandatory. The most popular goat races used in the early twentieth century, but now long-standing traditions are carefully preserved. By learning race goats often connect schoolchildren: a real race distract teenagers from computer simulations and other games.
Races in different countries racing rules on the box differ from each other. In Australia, riding the goat shall be fitted with a bridle, while in Guyana jockey does not have the right to climb on the horse - the person keeps an animal on a rope and ran after him barefoot. One of the champions with his goat set a record, running 182 m za20 seconds.
Camel
Location Australia, UAE, North Africa
Characteristics of camel racing - a traditional Arabic entertainment. Today they are held in many countries and attracted a large number of spectators. In the United Arab Emirates camel racing can be a source of considerable revenue: the prize winner of $ 1 million camels in themselves are not too good racers, they are more like a quiet intersection in the desert with a measured pace. But racing camels are trained and can reach speeds of up to 60 km / h.
Racing Race can take place both on the ring road stadium and on a relatively straight stretch of road. Typically, the distance competition has from 1 to 4 km. At the start go up to 70 camels. The rider sits high on the animal's back. It must be very careful - the camel may at any time to show the character: to throw the rider on the ground, bite, or just spit.
Ass
Venue Croatia, Armenia, Nagorno-Karabakh, Italy
Features Donkeys are capable of speeds up to 70 km / h and carry a 80 kg. The most massive racing on donkeys for the past 50 years held in the Croatian town of Sali, where spectators come annually from all over the world.
Race for the pistol shot riders budge, shouting and kicking potoraplivaya donkeys. Get to the finish is quite difficult. Donkeys are known for their obstinate nature, can stay a few steps from the finish, and then rotate in the opposite direction. Therefore, the competition in Saly give two awards: one - the winner, the other - the participant who takes the last place, that is the owner of the lazy and stubborn donkey.
Ass
Venue Croatia, Armenia, Nagorno-Karabakh, Italy
Features Donkeys are capable of speeds up to 70 km / h and carry a 80 kg. The most massive racing on donkeys for the past 50 years held in the Croatian town of Sali, where spectators come annually from all over the world.
Race for the pistol shot riders budge, shouting and kicking potoraplivaya donkeys. Get to the finish is quite difficult. Donkeys are known for their obstinate nature, can stay a few steps from the finish, and then rotate in the opposite direction. Therefore, the competition in Saly give two awards: one - the winner, the other - the participant who takes the last place, that is the owner of the lazy and stubborn donkey.
Deer
Location North of Russia, Finland
Features Race on deer - a traditional entertainment and sport of the Far North. Typically, the events take place during the celebration of the reindeer herder and hunter. The main participants - themselves herders, who spend in the tundra with their herds most of the year.
Race hard and fast rules for reindeer races do not exist, they vary by region and local traditions. Reindeer can ride and snow, and on the ground. To sit on a reindeer ride, riders are preparing harness. Saddle fixed not on his back like a horse, and on the blades that during the race represents an additional challenge: to shake the very seat swings. Another kind of racing - in sledding. By sledge fasten one to four deer. Races are held in three groups: men, women and children.
Dog
Location North of Russia, the United States, Canada
Features riding sports - the official form, recognized around the world. Sled dogs are trained from puppyhood. They should know all the teams: the beginning of motion, forward, left, right, faster, to stand. Breed of sled dogs, which are most often used in racing - Siberian Husky, Alaskan Husky, the Kamchatka Sled Dog, as well as a cross between driving and hounds.
Race There are several varieties of races involving dogs. By the winter disciplines include dog-sled race from sleds to various distances: sprint, middle distance of 40-100 km and the longest - more than 100 km. Also, competitions are held with the participation of cross-country skiers and cyclists with a dog. In addition to traditional competition on snow snow-free, there are races where the sled is replaced by special cars - maps.
