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Watch: High stakes at Finland's Hobby Horse Championships

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Video. Watch: High stakes at Finland's Hobby Horse Championships

Updated: 18/06/2019 - 17:51 GMT+2

Competitors guided their steeds through show jumping, dressage and puissance, or high jump. Interest in the sport has been growing rapidly, and more than 2,500 spectators turned out.

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