Hobby-horsing is the bizarre new trend sweeping Scandinavia in which teenage girls ride toy horses in national show jumping competitions.
Hobbyhorse enthusiasts straddle a stuffed horse head on a wooden stick and parade around an arena, hoping to impress judges with their fancy footwork, jumping skills and posture.
Over 10,000 participants in Finland alone compete against each other in dressage, show jumping and other traditional equestrian events.
Not only are riders competitive during their shows, but the level of detail outside of the arena is just as important, with riders decorating their hobby horses, naming them and placing horse covers over their wooden bodies at night while they "sleep".
