Prohibited horse fights

Since 1998, the Philippines had been banned horse fights. However, until now in different parts of the country's rural population continues to illegally hold this national cruel fun to watch and cheer which attracts hundreds of local spectators. These horse fights took place as recently as the Tboli, the southern Philippines, as part of the annual celebration of local culture Seslong.

Horse fighting in the Philippines - is not only a cruel sport where people make expensive bets lose and win a fortune, but, in spite of the illegality, also a lure for tourists.


Match represent a battle of two young stallions. The battle continues as long as one of the stallions will not win another, or is one of the horses will not kill another.


During the battle, the peasants make money betting on the wrong horse, which, they think, more chances to win.


During the battle there, through a special system of rings, tied the young mare, because of which, actually fighting stallions.


Battle stallions in the Philippines were officially banned in 1998, but still in different rural areas continue to illegally hold such fights.


Hundreds of spectators flock to the circular arena Tboli, where the bloody battle of two stallions.


Two stallions fighting with each other for a mare tied immediately. Because of this struggle becomes even more vicious.


The struggle between animals is sometimes so severe that stallions pull each other's eyes.


Stallions viciously dig their teeth into each other to win over the opponent.


Mare remains bound until one of the stallions can not prove their masculinity. The battle ends when one of the stallions wins another or they fight to the death.


Dust escapes from the clouds of animals during a fierce battle. Hundreds of spectators, including small children gathered to watch the bloody battle horses Tboli. Local residents have fought for a better place, climbing up for a better view.


The stallion reared to fight with the enemy. Dust flies from the hooves. Spectators in the stands doing during the battle horses rate.


One stallion sank his teeth into the leg of another horse. Black Stallion bounces, trying to grab the mane of his opponent.


Local residents climbed on trees surrounding ring of the arena to see the best fight.


The owners of horses prepared for battle stallions. They poured before the fight snout stallion water.


The judges stood in the ring to control the horse during the battle.


Two horses collided in the air during the battle, causing a wild delight of the audience.


Source: mirfactov.com/