Nestled within the Engadine Valley beneath the Swiss Alps, St Moritz has earned a reputation as one of the world's greatest winter playgrounds.
Superb St Moritz —
Nestled within the Engadine Valley beneath the Swiss Alps, St Moritz has earned a reputation as one of the world's greatest winter playgrounds.
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Competitors race in the Skijoring event. "We have not got that much control," said six-time champion Franco Moro. "Around 20% is the driver's responsibility and 80% is the horse."
Cold rush —
Competitors race in the Skijoring event. "We have not got that much control," said six-time champion Franco Moro. "Around 20% is the driver's responsibility and 80% is the horse."
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Horses for White Turf are brought to St Moritz from all over the world, including Hungary, Italy, France, Germany and the UK.
International appeal —
Horses for White Turf are brought to St Moritz from all over the world, including Hungary, Italy, France, Germany and the UK.
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Each meeting features flat racing, skijoring and winter-style trotting (pictured).
Prancing on ice —
Each meeting features flat racing, skijoring and winter-style trotting (pictured).
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At the foot of the mountains the world Bobsleigh Championship take place, giving motorists a momentary glimpse of the action as the bob hurtles above the ice wall.
Snow speed —
At the foot of the mountains the world Bobsleigh Championship take place, giving motorists a momentary glimpse of the action as the bob hurtles above the ice wall.
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Jockeys sport masks used by motocross riders in muddy conditions. Together they appear like a cavalry of Star Wars Clone Troopers riding into battle.
Otherwordly —
Jockeys sport masks used by motocross riders in muddy conditions. Together they appear like a cavalry of Star Wars Clone Troopers riding into battle.
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"The altitude for the heart and lungs is not a problem for the horses," said vet Annina Widmer.
Horse health —
"The altitude for the heart and lungs is not a problem for the horses," said vet Annina Widmer.
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A spectator takes in the view at the 106th annual White Turf event.
Fur finery —
A spectator takes in the view at the 106th annual White Turf event.
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