Basotho pony mountain race

Ride a sure-footed Basotho pony along a mountain track, pacing stamina and choosing lines to beat rivals to the finish.

Heritage note

Part of the living heritage of Lesotho. Animals are partners in this tradition; good care and local rules always come first.

Origins

Usually placed in the era of Age of Contact and Craft (about 1500 to 1800), although its exact origins are uncertain, within the cultural world of Africa: Southern Africa.