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TRINIDAD, Benguet – Horse-racing thrilled visitors here last week, now become a
regular event in celebration of the province’s founding anniversary.
Dubbed “Dongban iKavajo” (horse race), the
event took place Nov. 14 and 15.
According to acting provincial veterinarian
Dr. Miriam Tiongan, the activity aimed to preserve culture and strengthen
horse-powered eco-tourism while entertaining people from all walks of life.
Horse racing enthusiasts of the province and
City of Baguio gathered to showcase their talents and skills while cultivating
the spirit of sportsmanship.
The event will kicked off Nov. 13 with a
parade from km 3, to Pico en route to
the Benguet Sports Center in Wangal for the gymkhana competitions and
exhibition games.
Joining the race were D’ Valley Riders
here, Itogon and Tuba groups including three groups from Baguio City namely
the Kavajo Handlers Association of Camp
John Hay, Wright Park Pony Boys and Country Club Horse Handlers.
Categories included big , medium, small,
dwarf horse races, thoroughbreds, back stroke race, bronco race, sack race, egg
relay rescue, kiddie race, pioneer’s race, lady jockey’s race, carambola race,
senior citizens race and musical chairs.
Team-building competitions were also held:
sack race relay, dwarf horse relay, flag relay, horse saddling, saddle run,
salad eating, strawberry wine drinking including obstacle run race.
What used to be participated individually,was
now a race among groups with cumulative scoring, Tiongan said.
First prize winner received P20,000 cash;
second, P15,000: third, P10,000.00 while
three consolation prize winners received P5,000.00 each.
Special prizes werealso awarded for the
following categories: committee race, P5,000.00; best in cowboy attire,
P1,000.00; best in cowgirl attire, P1,000.00; and best horse, P1,000.00.
Spearheaded by the PVO, the horse racing
event was hosted by D’ Valley Riders and Wright Park Pony Boys under the
leadership of Satur Diaz of D’ Valley Riders. – Susan C, Aro
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