Driving bulls

Another event during the Feria du Riz is the driving of bulls down the road on horseback. I am sure it relates to the olden days when they were driven to the arena where the fighting took place, nowadays it is just symbolic. Most of the time the bulls are shielded by the horses, guiding them on. Just ever so often one breaks free. For the local youths the challenge is to run after the bulls to touch or even get hold of them. Mad ...