Compilation of video clips from www.kaninhop.dk of rabbit show jumping events. I thought people may appreciate seeing the whole set. Also see en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabbit_s...
This may be the cutest thing in the WORLD. The great thing about it too is that the rabbits wouldn't do if if they didn't think it was fun! Also, I love that it's totally a thing in Scandinavia.
After reading your comment, I checked cuteoverload's site and saw lots of comments about this video. And then Googled "Bunny Show Jumping" to find lots of sites linking to it. Glad so many people also enjoyed watching this...
Me neither, until a week ago. Apparently bunny show jumping has a big following in Sweden and smaller followings in Denmark and England - and the bunnies love it...
I once had a rabbit that would have LOVED doing this! She loved people, loved to play, loved to show off, and could jump like no tomorrow. If only I knew that the sport existed. I miss her! Maybe my next rabbit will be a good show jumping rabbit.
I just love that the clicking noise that some of the trainers make is a very common noise that horse trainers & riders do. =D Made me especially giggle
If you've ever cared for rabbits you could tell they're not terrified. Terrified rabbits have their ears flat back and they hunker down to the floor to make themselves invisible. Those rabbits are just fine, especially the first one who sits up happily for his owner to pick him up after the jump!
That video just made it on to my favourites list. That is definatly that most amazing video i've ever seen. My rabbit's kinda fast, and moults alot but thats about it. Her ears are about 1 1/2 inches long to and she about toaster-size. Shes a dwarf rabbit but you wouldnt be able to tell if you couldnt see her ears. XD
(comment continued from previous)...I should know (not saying my Midnight will jump on command) but you have to gain the creature's trust before you can get it to obey you. You continue to respect and care for your rabbit throughout the rest of its life.
I almost peed my pants...And the best part is the people in the audience applauding like it was My Boy Bobby completing a championship course...Ahh, lmfao
My new rabbit would LOVE to do this, it's unbelievable how much she loves to leap on things, especially her big hut in her run and my back when I'm putting food in her bowl! She's nuts! I should try this sometime perhaps? c:
Yes, I completely agree that people should understand and appreciate the commitment and effort required if they want to keep a pet. And that bunnies require an enormous ongoing effort to keep them healthy and happy. However, you also seem to be saying that cute pet videos shouldn't be posted because they may prompt some people to get a pet. You therefore place huge responsibility on those who post cute pet videos, but it's not obvious to me whether that's correct. Needs some more thought...
I've heard of this sport. ^^ My rabbit, BunBun, can scale his cage wall with ease, so I have to have a roof on it at all times to prevent him from hurting himself. I was consittering getting into this sport, however, BunBun is a stubborn mule. xD I don't think he'd be able to tollerate training/harness/SCHEDULES, etc... He is a little diva. He really is. But, bless his heart, I love him so. ^^ Bless. =3 Those bunnies are so beautiful. (And cooperative!)
LOL omg this is one of the funniest videos i've ever seen! how cute! i love some of the "refusals" i wish my horse could recover from a standstill like that! :D
"The harnesses can hurt them" In Norway, there are strong regulations on the harness, to ensure the rabbits can't injure themselves on it:) These are specially designed for the buns, and doesn't hurt them. Rabbits under 3 months shouldn't wear harnesses because their skeletons aren't completely developed, and rabbits under 4 months aren't allowed into competitions.
(continued from previous comment)...Rabbits also work through positive experience, so like some said if the rabbit did not want to jump they would not, that would mean they have not jumped that high enough times to not only trust experience, but their owner. If that was the case, those people would not be in the competion.