Exciting first amateur cross-country horse race in Vietnam

TPO - The spectacular accelerations and dramatic obstacle crossings of the racers at the first-ever Cross-Terrain Equestrian Championship held in Vietnam left the audience "on the edge of their seats".

On the afternoon of August 16, at Thien Ma Madagui Horse and Dog Racing Track (Da Huoai Commune, Lam Dong ), 20 racers and their horses from 9 domestic clubs competed in the Cross-Terrain Equestrian Championship. Photo: Thai Lam

Accordingly, the athletes compete on the Cross-Country track with a total length of 1,800 meters. When the starting signal sounds, the racehorses quickly accelerate to compete. Photo: Thai Lam.

Athletes sit on saddled horses, pedal, and skillfully make the horses run very fast. Photo: Thai Lam.

This is the first amateur equestrian competition held in Vietnam, with a total prize money of 1.5 billion VND. Photo: Thai Lam.

Athletes compete in order from 1 to 20 and overcome 10 obstacles on the track. Photo: Thai Lam.

The tournament aims to promote equestrian sports, aiming to form a new sports and entertainment model in Lam Dong province. Photo: Thai Lam.

An athlete's sprint near the finish line left the audience "on the edge of their seats". Photo: Thai Lam.

A female athlete controls a horse to overcome obstacles. Photo: Thai Lam.

This sporting event also aims to prepare resources in terms of athletes and logistics for Vietnam's equestrian sport to participate in the 35th Sea Games. Photo: Thai Lam.

The race attracted a large number of locals and tourists to watch live on the Cross-Country track. Photo: Thai Lam.

At the end of the tournament, the organizers awarded the first prize to athlete Y Talia Byă - Happy Ranch Club (photo), the second prize to athlete Nguyen Thanh Son Lam - PTS Viet Tri Horse Club and the third prize to athlete Nguyen Quynh Trang - Happy Ranch Club. Photo: Thai Lam.

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