ostrich racing

OSTRICH RACING

ORIGIN

The ostrich or common ostrich (Struthio camelus) is either one or two species of large flightless birds native to Africa, the only living member(s) of the genus Struthio, which is in the ratite family. Starting in 2014, the Somali ostrich is now considered a full species separate from the common ostrich.[3]

ostrich racing

It is the 5th annual Camel & Ostrich Derby at the Meadowlands. Watch these exotic animals race down the stretch. Camel and Ostrich races will take place in between the horse racing action, Ostriches after RACE 3 AND Camels after RACE 8

DESCRIPTION TO THE GAME

Ostrich Racing is a sport where people race each other on the backs of ostriches. They can also be ridden similarly as horses with wagons, special saddles, reins and bits. This contest is said to be harder to manage than horses.

FEATURES

Ostriches are large flightless birds that are mostly native to Africa. They have long necks and legs and can run up 70 km/h and their long legs can cover up to 16 ft in just a single stride. Ostriches have the fastest land speed of any bird

COUNTRIES

Ostrich Racing is common in South Africa and in the United States particularly in Chandler, Arizona. In Jacksonville, Florida, an ostrich farm was opened as a tourist attraction in 1892 and became one of the most visited and known attractions in the state. Ostrich racing also takes places in Virginia City in Nevada, Fairgrounds in New Orleans, Canterbury Park in Minnesota, Ellis Park in Kentucky and Prairie Meadows in Iowa

PREPARATITION TO THE RACING

Before the race starts, ostrich jockeys stretches and examine the birds in their pens which is similar to a horse race pen. Jockeys only wear helmets as their protective gear. It’s not uncommon for some of the riders to topple down the ground together with their wagon or if the bird gets too uncomfortable that it tries to wiggle its way out of the jockey’s grip

INMACULADA GONZÁLEZ GARCÍA

ISMAEL MARTÍN MARCELO

CARLOS GONZÁLEZ GARCÍA