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Men wrestle and shear horses in Spanish traditional event
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A 400-year-old event called "Shearing of the Beasts" took place in Sabucedo Village, northwestern Spain, August 29, 2021. /CFP

A 400-year-old event called "Shearing of the Beasts" took place in Sabucedo Village, northwestern Spain, August 29, 2021. /CFP

During the festival, participants herd hundreds of wild horses from the nearby mountains into an arena known as "curro" to trim their manes and mark them. /CFP

During the festival, participants herd hundreds of wild horses from the nearby mountains into an arena known as "curro" to trim their manes and mark them. /CFP

Photo taken by Miguel Riopa shows a tamer wrestling over a wild horse, trying to bring it down and reach its mane. /CFP

Photo taken by Miguel Riopa shows a tamer wrestling over a wild horse, trying to bring it down and reach its mane. /CFP

All the marked horses are taken back to the mountains after the event. /CFP

All the marked horses are taken back to the mountains after the event. /CFP

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