Horse riders part of the Mare de Déu de Gràcia festival, Mahon/Mao, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain.

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Traditional horse riders getting their horses to walk on their hind legs whilst brave people try to touch the heart of the horse or Jaleo as it is known locally. The people of Menorca are very proud of their horsemanship and display it at the anual festivals such as the Mare de Déu de Gràcia festival in Mahon or Mao as the locals call it.

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