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Watch: Hobby horse! Brodie Kane nearly bales during hobby horse hijinx in Hamilton

October 12, 2017

Brodie will give everything a go once, but not sure if she'll be picking up a hobby horse again. (Source: Other)

Hobby horsing may be the most unusual sport sweeping the world, but as Brodie Kane found out - it's harder than it looks.

During a segment on Breakfast this morning, Brodie was challenged to complete a short lap of a hobby horse circuit and the results, well they left a little to be desired.

Hobby horsing has gained notoriety in recent years, especially in Scandinavia, where a growing number of people participate in hobby horse show jumping events.

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