Slideshow: As Winter Olympic events opened to female participation in the early and mid-1900s, Finnish women athletes often acted as trailblazers. In Pyeongchang, South Korea in 2018, Finnish sportswomen continue to compete for top results, as they always have.
Finnish hobbyhorse phenomenon gains new ground at a gallop
The Finns didn’t invent the stick horse, but they reinvented it. The new version, and the culture, skill, sport and online presence that surround it, have little resemblance to the simple toys you may remember from your childhood.
Finland presents HRH The Duke of Cambridge with two hobbyhorses for his kids
His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, also known as Prince William, got an unusual gift during his official visit to Finland: two handcrafted hobbyhorses. They’re more than mere toys.
