Strawberry Festival: At the Dongba ni Kavajo in La Trinidad, Benguet

At the 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗯𝗮 𝗻𝗶 𝗞𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗷𝗼 in Puguis, La Trinidad, Benguet. This event which featured horseback racing is part of the celebrations of the Strawberry Festival. Cowboys from Benguet and Baguio participated in the races. 

Horses played a very important role in the history of Benguet and Baguio City. The Spaniards used horses to penetrate the region's seemingly impenetrable mountains. The Americans used horses as beasts of burden in building roads that connected the highlands to the lowlands. 

In short, horses were instrumental in shaping the Benguet and Baguio City we know today.