Horseriding
The brutal, unifying sporting spectacle of Buzkashi
Way of life — Popular across Central Asia and the national sport of Afghanistan, the equestrian game sees horse riders – sometimes hundreds – battle to secure a goat hide and transport it to a goal. It’s extreme and theatrical, but also brings people together, writes Rob Corsini.
Written by: Rob Corsini
Uncovering the not-so-subtle queerness of Mexican rodeos
JARIPEO — A new experimental film by Rebecca Zweig and Efraín Mojica explores the looks, embraces and brushes of skin contact in which LGBTQ+ desire manifests at the traditionally hyper-masculine events.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Striking portraits of side-saddled, Mexican rodeo women in the USA
Escaramuza — Photographer and competitive horse rider Constance Jaeggi travelled across America to meet and document the women taking part in charrería – Mexico’s national sport – uncovering stories of migration, culture and identity in the process.
Written by: Isaac Muk
The inner-city riding club serving Newcastle’s youth
Stepney Western — Harry Lawson’s new experimental documentary sets up a Western film in the English North East, by focusing on a stables that also functions as a charity for disadvantaged young people.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Meet the riding clubs using horses to heal
The Outsiders Project — A growing number of stables and clubs are providing vital youth services, including equine-assisted therapies, for young people, and opening up horse-riding for all.
Written by: Shannon Mahanty
Photos capturing the wild world of Mexican rodeo
El Charreada — On a trip to Mexico, London-based photographer Alex Kurunis captured the spirit of the country’s national sport, in photos which celebrate the people keeping the tradition alive today.
Written by: Eva Clifford
The horse club offering a haven for young Londoners
Riding high — In one of the most disadvantaged inner-city neighbourhoods in the country, a community project is working to transform the lives of young people – using horses.
Written by: Eva Clifford
One woman's epic trek across the USA... on horseback
Riding Wild — Eco activist Aniela Gottwald is working her way through the American wilderness to campaign for better environmental protection. But having battled hardship along the way, the 26-year-old has discovered a sense of resilience she didn’t think possible.
Written by: Adam White
Huck 66: The Attitude Issue
Out now! — This issue is all about determination – to reject the status quo, to rise above the noise or just to forge your own path in life.
Written by: HUCK HQ
