Horses were but one animal used by mankind to ride on or carry other loads. Typically it would depend on your location, or even your income as to what you rode, or put to work.

Typically most of us today will only be familiar with the Horse, and Donkey. The more adventurous may also be aware of Oxen, Camels, Llama's, Elephants and many others. But of course these weren't the only things people rode.

In various times throughout history people were also known to ride just about every variety of animal possible- Just about everything from Adult Stags (Male Deer) to Ferocious Lions in the arena. Even the old phrase "Piggy Back Ride" comes to mind, where humans would hitch a ride on someone else's back.

In the far prehistoric past it also wouldn't be much of a surprise if humans rode on various forms of small dinosaurs. Though, I wouldn't fancy their chances.

Not all these animals would likely have been able to have been ridden however for one reason or another. The animals of course would have to be capable of at least supporting the weight of a human, or more ideally a load of produce.

Over the centuries "mounts" as they could be collectively called haven't just been used for pulling or carrying heavy loads however, they've also been used for sport, transportation and even racing.

Horse Racing isn't actually the oldest form of mounted races however, it could well be credited to the ancient Egyptians who used to race using Ostriches! Though, let it be said it wouldn't be a particularly easy competition to judge however, since the birds would just run around anywhere they felt like it.

Needless to say however, even today you can't just walk up to an animal and decide to try to ride it. You'll likely need to train that animal, and yourself first so the animal knows your planning to ride them, and that while you do you'll be in control. You'll also need to know what to do while riding.

There is no debating that riding animals has come a long way over the years the human race has existed. One day we may rely more on machines then animals, but at the moment we don't know what to expect ...

The product to be sent in for the competition is selected at random a couple of days before the next edition of the Journal is published.
This item is kept secret from the editorial team so there is no advantage for them to start producing products early.

The selected quality and retail price of the product to send is included in every announcement, however sometimes the product itself may be hidden with only a clue in the competition story.

Generally competitions are not suitable for the newer players or smaller cities due to the amount needed to have a fair chance in the standings. However they can sell the required product or something needed to produce them to those who are willing to pay enough to earn one of the above prizes since high yields are usually the target for these competitions.

On the last day of the competition at 00:00 the competition office is then closed until the next contest is launched. The prizes are delivered semi-automatically when the Chief Editor confirms the contest has been completed and moves the records to the All Time Competition lisitngs.

The winners are indicated in the competition listings.
Statistics > All Time Competition

Simply select the relevant contest in the drop-down menu.

Congratulations to all participants

And a special congratulations to those who earned the Medals!

The Duke of LosCity proudly holds up a Gold Medal for
the successful breeding of 5,100,000 Horses.

A Silver Medal hangs from the neck of the Duke of
Lari-Fari for transporting 2,776,648 Horses.

And the Margrave of agharti wears a Bronze Medal
with pride for sending 2,131,041 Horses.

The winners and participants of this first contest, and all others after can be viewed in the All Time Competition listings.