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Post details: Wordless Wednesday - "Tuesday Edition"

01/22/08

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Categories: Wordless Wednesday, European History, Religion and Spirituality

Wordless Wednesday - "Tuesday Edition"

A man rides through a bonfire in San Bartolome de Pinares in Spain. Horses are ridden through bonfires on the eve of the Festival of San Anton, the patron saint of animals.

As spectacular as the above image is, I sincerely hope that no harm comes to these beautiful animals because of this practise.

Source & Image Credit: BBC

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Comment from: SandyCarlson [Visitor]

· http://slchome.blogspot.com

Wow. That's an interesting practice. I wonder about its history. Seems kind of brutal.

Permalink 01/22/08 @ 08:39

Comment from: ellen b [Visitor] · http://happywonderer.wordpress.com/2008/01/21/ww-a-sign-in-the-cotswolds/

Yikes! The things people do... The photo is amazing.

Permalink 01/22/08 @ 11:12

Comment from: Comedy Plus [Visitor]

· http://comedyplus.blogspot.com/

It's beautiful, but I'm with you. I hope the horses aren't harmed. Have a great WW. :)

Permalink 01/22/08 @ 14:13

Comment from: maryt/theteach [Visitor]

· http://workofthepoet.blogspot.com

Kind of ironic that the horse might be hurt on the feast of St. Anthony, the patron saint of animals...

Marvelous photo, though!

Permalink 01/22/08 @ 14:23

Comment from: jams o donnell [Visitor]

· http://thepoormouth.blogspot.com/

It's a fantastic photo but I can't imagine the horse cares for it

Permalink 01/22/08 @ 15:37

Comment from: Natalie [Visitor]

· http://redsoxmommy.blogspot.com

That look terrifying! I could never be that rider.

Permalink 01/22/08 @ 21:29

Comment from: Janet [Visitor]

· http://pixelonepurltwo.wordpress.com

Ouch! That hurts to look at! Poor horse!

Permalink 01/22/08 @ 21:41

Comment from: Lori [Visitor]

· http://singleparentsunite.blogspot.com/

That poor horse....great shot but it makes me sad:( Happy WW.

Permalink 01/22/08 @ 22:01

Comment from: Utah Mommy [Visitor]

· http://stoutds.com/2008/01/wordless-wednesday.html

Oh my this is scary photo! The guy is burning with his horse lol! Happy WW!

Permalink 01/22/08 @ 23:31

Comment from: elementaryhistoryteacher [Visitor]

· http://historyiselementary.blogspot.com

Interesting! Come on over and guess the identify of my discriminated against female at History Is Elementary

Permalink 01/23/08 @ 11:26

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