Harness Racing - Horse Racing - Dog Racing - Equestrian
Jul. 07, 1955 - Mediaval Horse race at Siena. : The ancient Palio Siena, Italy, was held recently in the main square, the Campo of siena, beofre 120, 000 spectators. In this medieval horse race the jockey ride bare back, and they are allowed, and expected, to do everything they can to impede the other horses and jockeys by bumping and boring, and even striking other riders and their horses with their whips. They race round the piazza three times at a made pace hitting, side swiping, swerving and bumping each other. the entries for this race represent each other. The entries for this race represent each of the ten districts of the medieval town of Siena. Before the historic race starts there is a parade of captains of the various districts which make up Siena, each group wearing their colours and crests. The costumes are exact copies of those worn at the Siena celebrations in 1482. Photo shows the riders are trying to keep clear of each other as they race round the piazza del Camp, during the race in Siena
