Flying Horses Are Real, And These Photos Prove It

We want to believe.
Obviously magic.
Obviously magic.
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If you’ve watched any of the equestrian jumping events during the Rio Olympics, you might have noticed the seemingly physics-defying feats going on. But the photos are even more impressive.

It’s beyond belief that a beast weighing around 1,000 pounds can propel itself and its rider over a hurdle. The only explanation is, of course, magic. Just wait till these flying horses show up on “Game of Thrones.”

Watch out, Daenerys.

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Japan's Yoshiaki Oiwa and The Duke of Cavan in action during the eventing individual jumping final at the Rio Games.
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Germany's Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum, riding Fibonacci, competes in individual jumping.
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Harrie Smolders of the Netherlands rides Emerald during the jumping individual and team qualifier.
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Pedro Veniss of Brazil, riding Quabri de L'Isle, in the jumping individual and team qualifier.
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Kevin Staut of France on Reveur de Hurtebise in the jumping individual and team qualifier.
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Germany's Ludger Beerbaum rides Casello during the jumping individual and team qualifier.
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Great Britain's Nick Skelton, on Big Star, in the jumping individual and team qualifier.
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Karim El Zoghby of Egypt, riding Amelia, competes during the jumping individual and team qualifier.
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Edwina Tops-Alexander of Australia rides Lintea Tequila during team jumping.
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Ireland's Mark Kyle, on Jemilla, during the eventing team jumping final.

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