Pikehall, dans le Peak District Anglais faisceau hôtes pacer racing. Ici, un jockey sur son sulky se prépare pour la prochaine course.

• Contributeur: Xenmint / Alamy Banque D'Images
• ID de l’image: HB71PB
• Taille du fichier: 46 MB (2 MB Téléchargement compressé)
• Autorisations: Modèle - non | Propriété - non
• Dimensions: 4928 x 3264 px | 41,7 x 27,6 cm | 16,4 x 10,9 inches | 300dpi
• Date de la prise de vue: 17 juillet 2014
• Lieu: Pikehall, English Peak District

Informations supplémentaires

Harness racing is popular in rural areas in the North of England, and amongst the Traveller and Gypsy communities. Drivers, not jockeys, race light-weight two-wheeled carts called Sulkys around a grass track, guiding the horses using a light whip. The ponies must not gallop but maintain a gait called Pacing - moving its legs laterally, right front and right hind together, then left front and left hind. Straps prevent cantering, which can unbalance the Sulky and cause it to tip over. Races in the North of England are for small prizes and gambling attracts many to the events. This image was taken before the start of a race: each Driver is paraded for a lap for the bettors to see their performance, warm up the pony, and to get into position.

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