WARSAW, March 8 (Xinhua) -- A hobby horsing competition was held in Warsaw, Poland, on Saturday.
Similar to equestrian jumping or dressage using stick horses, this sport is becoming increasingly popular in Europe, attracting young people to participate.
A girl jumps over an obstacle during a hobby horsing competition in Warsaw, Poland on March 7, 2026. Hobby horsing is a growing sport in Europe in which participants perform movements similar to equestrian jumping or dressage using stick horses. The sport originated in Finland and is particularly popular among young people. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/Xinhua)A girl holds her hobby horse during a hobby horsing competition in Warsaw, Poland, March 7, 2026. Hobby horsing is a growing sport in Europe in which participants perform movements similar to equestrian jumping or dressage using stick horses. The sport originated in Finland and is particularly popular among young people. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/Xinhua)Children look at hobby horses displayed at a booth during a hobby horsing competition in Warsaw, Poland on March 7, 2026. Hobby horsing is a growing sport in Europe in which participants perform movements similar to equestrian jumping or dressage using stick horses. The sport originated in Finland and is particularly popular among young people. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/Xinhua)A girl jumps over an obstacle during a hobby horsing competition in Warsaw, Poland on March 7, 2026. Hobby horsing is a growing sport in Europe in which participants perform movements similar to equestrian jumping or dressage using stick horses. The sport originated in Finland and is particularly popular among young people. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/Xinhua)■
