Saturday, August 14, 2010

Question 773: Pony Tale

Though it might seem to be a simple wooden horse but this picture taken in 1911 depicts one of the earliest apparatus used for a particular routine. The current one is similar yet different!! What am i talking about? Put fundae! (Allegedly even Alexander-the great possessed such apparatus leading to the routine)

Answer: The Pommell horse used in Gymnastics.

3 Answers:

Balaji Natarajan said...

Pommel horse routine used in gymnastics.

Karthik295 said...

Darwinism or something? Or is it Conditional Response??

Unknown said...

An Earlier version of POMMEL HORSE a Gymnastic Apparatus used only by Male Gymnasts. This version was developed in 1811 and was called Gymnastic Horde