The reindeers Artse (The eagle) and Gisse (The fat one) are among the eight tamed reindeers who this week gives people a chance to travel the traditional sami way at Rørosmartnan. There are always a lot of horses at this norwegian winter fair, but the sami people with their reindeers are also a part of this community.
The reinder herders who have started this small business, Rørosrein, that gives people a chance to travell with a reindeer and sledge have most of their reindeers in the mountains. And they have used some years to tame a few of them the traditional way. And now people can try to steer a reindeer by themselves.
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Absolutely beautiful photos. What a fun way of going over the snow, looks like the people in the photos are enjoying themselves as well.
I just can’t get over the size of those antlers, they are huge. 🙂
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Pretty cool animals theese raindeers. Now I see I must have a trip back to Norway.
Kristoffer
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Bet you are. Reindeer with sledge is only in winter. The rest of the year they run free in the mountains with the other reindeers.. 😉
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Beautiful photos.
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I’ve been in my fair share of horse drawn sleighs and bob sleds but *this* would be amazing! Oh my what a blast that would be. Thanks for posting this up!
~d.
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Thanks! And I still wonder if the reindeer sledge would rather be named sleigh or sled? In norway the word is actually slede..
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Just beautiful photos, and what wonderful creatures. I would have so much fun in your country.
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this is out of s fsiry tale for me!! really beautiful!
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It must be a great feeling to “hang out” with the reindeers. They look so docile. H’m … I just love to touch and pat them.
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Yes very docile, nice animals, but not like a horse or dog, they actually do not like patting very much..
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I see … I should know that because I like tapping animals. Thanks!
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Reblogged this on startachim blog.
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Fascinating stuff and some great shots; my favourite is the first one.
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Thank you, Graham Stephen!
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Wow! I wish I could go for a ride like that!
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Maybe it will be possible some day!?
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Definitely something to put on life’s list of things to do!
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So amazing! This will have to go on the bucket list.
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Do not understand “the bucket list”, but thanks anyway! 😉
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A bucket list is a list of things to do before you die. You’ll have to start one now!
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Yes, thanks Realrancwife, I certainly need a bucket list!!! 😉
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I love the mood of the distant pic (2nd from bottom)
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Agree with you, also like it, even if it is very in the distance.
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awesome! I like the winter
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Thank you Chaos! 😉
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Amazing photos. Great work. Compliments! A lot of greetings from Italy.
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Thanks a lot, and by the way, I love Italy! 🙂
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Herlige Bilder, Bente!
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