Piglet and piglet races
Five pigs stand in the starting boxes, a short knock, the starting flaps lift and the race begins. First up are the piglets. They run at a full pig gallop. At the end of the course, a prize awaits the animals. The adult heavyweight racers are handled with much more composure. In their performance, it’s more of a walk than a run.
Beginnings of racing in the UK
Pig racing at agricultural shows is a popular spectacle in the US. Wayne Rosarie brought it from England to the US about 40 years ago. His daughter Pamela has now taken over management of the races for an entertainment company. He regularly travels to different states with his animal races.
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