Latest posts for the topic "Swiss Fighting Cows"

Swiss Fighting Cows

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 14:30:13 GMT

Cow fighting is a popular spectator spot in Switzerland, and one of the biggest bouts of the year takes place in Flaschen, at the base of the Torrent lift in the ski resort of Leukerbad (www.torrent.ch) each March.

The Valais Herens cows fight ("...a part of their natural behaviour," the resort is keen to stress) for victory and hierarchical dominance in the Flaschen snow arena.

Eight Herens cows will fight for victory. Unlike the conventional fights in Valais, where several cows compete against each other at the same time, in Flaschen the cows only fight in one-on-one duels.

Only young animals can take part, those that are in the "First Lactation Heifers" category. The location and wintry conditions of the Flaschen cow fights make them unique.

To prevent the animals from slipping and incurring injury, machines prepare the snow in the arena beforehand.

This year will mark the eighth time the cow fights in the snow have taken place here. The "queen" will be crowned at the valley station of the Torrent cable car from 1:30pm on 16th March 2013.

Spectators in the Flaschen snow arena enjoy a perfect view of the duelling Herens. Admission is free, and visitors can also enjoy musical performances and refreshments from the onsite cafeteria.

Re:Swiss Fighting Cows

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 17:39:17 GMT

Thats good moos -)

Re:Swiss Fighting Cows

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 17:46:47 GMT

bald-eagleman wrote:Thats good moos -)

Don't milk it.

Re:Swiss Fighting Cows

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 08:50:10 GMT

Superb! thanks guys that's made my Christmas!

Re:Swiss Fighting Cows

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 14:20:06 GMT

the steaks must be high

Re:Swiss Fighting Cows

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 18:06:25 GMT

"the steaks must be high"

Well done...the steaks that is(another rare joke) ..after all they must be high 'cause they are mountain cows!

Re:Swiss Fighting Cows

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 18:09:04 GMT

-) ..Ah...error !! but never mind ..\I expect you get thedrift

Re:Swiss Fighting Cows

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 19:05:14 GMT

Was that on the hoof?

Re:Swiss Fighting Cows

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 19:43:35 GMT

The spectators steered their way to the event, calfing through the snow.

Re:Swiss Fighting Cows

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 19:49:26 GMT

They didn't stay for long as it was Friesian.

Re:Swiss Fighting Cows

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 20:03:44 GMT

What a load of bull, can we please mooove on now?

Re:Swiss Fighting Cows

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 20:07:46 GMT

Yes, some of these puns are offal.

Re:Swiss Fighting Cows

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 21:20:49 GMT

I bet no udder forums have to suffer such bad jokes.

Re:Swiss Fighting Cows

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 21:34:13 GMT

Just don't get too close or you could get a pat on he head.

Re:Swiss Fighting Cows

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 21:51:05 GMT

If the fight is to the last beast standing it could be a very long contest because.........................

weebles wobble but they won't fall down :D

(I only came on to check the weather...goodbye)

Re:Swiss Fighting Cows

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 22:02:11 GMT

Dave Mac wrote:The spectators steered their way to the event, calfing through the snow.

Silly me, "carving through the snow". Anyone would think this is a ski forum, instead of a Farmers Weekly.....

Re:Swiss Fighting Cows

Tue, 25 Dec 2012 07:42:55 GMT

smartski wrote:(I only came on to check the weather...goodbye)

It's chilly, so make sure you put a Jersey on...

Re:Swiss Fighting Cows

Tue, 25 Dec 2012 08:46:57 GMT

Some of the competitors look like real cows :evil:

:lol:

Re:Swiss Fighting Cows

Tue, 25 Dec 2012 14:47:29 GMT

I suppose if us skiers are in the way they could always use their horns!...This must stop sooooon pleeeeese...else it will go on for heifer and heifer. :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Re:Swiss Fighting Cows

Tue, 25 Dec 2012 16:40:02 GMT

I'm starting to get a feeling of Deja Moo.