Horseback riding and mountain boarding collide in Britain's newest sport, horse boarding. The sport of horse boarding does not involve waterboarding a horse; instead, horse boarding sees a mountain boarder being towed by a horseback rider.
Daniel Fowler-Prime, the sport's inventor and a professional stunt horse rider, has organized Britain's first horse boarding championship to take place over the summer. The championship will be held on a farm with two teams racing against each other on a 100-meter course. I have to admit that the images and the video make horse boarding seem a tad tame, but Fowler-Prime has reportedly hit speeds of over 30 mph while horse boarding. If that isn't enough to get your heart racing, I don't know what will. The Olympics had better watch their back.
What's Driving This Trend
- Extreme Sports
- Expanding extreme sports like horse boarding blend traditional activities with unconventional elements, attracting thrill-seekers and pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
- Hybrid Sports
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- Alternative Recreation
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Who This Affects Most
- Sports and Recreation
- The sports and recreation industry can leverage the popularity of extreme and hybrid activities like horse boarding, creating new products, services, and experiences to cater to the growing demand.
- Outdoor Adventure
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- Entertainment and Events
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