Originated in Finland, Hobby Horsing allows enthusiasts to act out their fantasies of owning, riding, and competing with their own horse, minus the high expenses. During the Helsinki Equestrian Festival at the end of May, over 5000 people took part in the
Sometimes called the world's ugliest sport, Gurning is a British word for pulling a weird face. The "sport" originated in 1297 and a competition is held every year to this day. The sport was shortly featured in Disney's "The hunchback of Notre Dame".
Hornussen, or "Farmers Golf", is an indigenous Swiss sport played using a flail-like bat and a puck. The sport gets its name from the puck which is known as a "Hornuss" (hornet) or "Nouss". When hit, it can whizz through the air at up to 300 km/h (186.4 m