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THE HORSE RACE

Updated: Jan 17


Horses line up to circle that track before the race
The Horses on Parade

On October 28th the local government of Maumere' City held a horse racing competition. This race has not been held for a long time and is finally done again. This is welcomed by horse lovers. The horse racing competition was held at the Gelora Samador Stadium - Maumere' City. Horses that will follow the race lined up with their owners. Before entering the Gelora Samador Stadium, the horses what will take part in the race of the Bupati Cup competition are paraded along the Maumere' City Highway to be exhibited. Dozens of horses of various types come from various regions to take part in this competition.

Horse and Rider walk around the track
A Horse and Jockey Walk Around the Track

One of the horses prepared for the race. Before the race these horses and their owners practice in the stadium so that the horses feel familiar with the arena and the conditions around the stadium.



Spectators watch the race
Spectators gather to watch the race



The enthusiasm of the Maumere' people to come and watch the horse racing. Even though you have to pay an entrance ticket, hundreds of residents from various regions and age ranges will flock to the Gelora Samador Stadium to watch the horse racing competition. The people of Maumere' really miss moments like this because the City of Maumere' is famous for having many horses and loving this animal.

Horses and their jockeys are racing
A Race to the Finish

Horse races are held for 4 days and are very lively. The riders along with their horses try to give their best in order to win the races. Riders must bring to their horses around the arena 3 times to the finish line.

Cherry Newar and his horse Black Stone are the winners.
The Winner with His Trophy

A happy portrait of Cherry Newar with the horse maned Black Stone who won the Regent Cup horse race of Sikka Regency. This horse from Alok sub-district managed to become champion and beat the other competitors. As a form of appreciation Cherry Newr was given a sum of money, a trophy and a champion certificate.
















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