Now here’s something you don’t see everyday.
Prepare yourself for hilarious entertainment courtesy of this man and his horse. Tommie Turvey and his team from Equine Extremist were at the 70th Annual Del Mar National Horse Show in Del Mar, California. For this act, it’s Tommie and his horse, Pokerjoe.
Horses are known for being confident looking animals.
Many have been featured in television shows and films as well, always majestic, always galloping with a hero or villain. And yes, they are beautiful as well as highly intelligent.
Pokerjoe takes a different approach. This horse chose acting and comedy over the usual macho role. He his beloved by many for his amusing antics not normally associated with horses.
Tommie arrives astride Pokerjoe, both looking dapper for their audience.
They ride in with so much poise!
Naturally, they start off with a salute. And when you look as handsome as these two are, you would give that salute with pride. Just a salute, guys, so keep it simple.
Well… Tommie falls off, right under Pokerjoe who proceeds to give Tommie a kiss.
Hoping this horse brushed his teeth…
Tommie manages to get out between the horse’s hind legs but not without a struggle. He even loses his hat in the process. He finds it under Pokerjoe, so he might as well fix the saddle and put it back on the horse, right?
Wrong. Tommie turns his back on Pokerjoe to dust off the horse saddle and as he is getting ready, his handsome horse decides to take time out. Pokerjoe slowly drops to the ground and stretches out for a nap.
Tommie gets frustrated only to realize he has an audience to please. Smile!
He does everything he can to try and get the horse to its feet but ends up getting another minty kiss from his steed.
Pokerjoe, ever the comedian, lays flat on his back and raises all four of his hooves in the air. Tommie may as well have fun and he rolls with it. He straddles the big horse’s chest, holds on to Pokerjoe’s front hooves.
They dance to the song “Cuban Pete”, from the 1994 film, The Mask.
Pokerjoe had his fun so he sits up and ponders what he just did. Tommie goes behind his horse, sits, and takes time to reflect to the Jeopardy theme.
Finally, a little riding! At this point, the audience has done nothing but laugh and applaud..
But the horse had other ideas. Tommie bounces off and what follows is a cat and mouse chase between. Tommie goes up and over to the audience’s side trying to get away from Pokerjoe.
He manages to climb back down but only to see the Breyer hot on his heels. Tommie gets another kiss before managing to hide under the box. Pokerjoe gracefully climbs on as Tommie takes a peek around.
Cue the Pink Panther!
Tommie gets Pokerjoe off to the cheering and applause of their fans. How do they exit? By riding of course. But for some reason, Tommie gets on facing Pokerjoe’s bum side. Oh well. He drops on his elbows waving a white flag in submission.
Check out Tommie and Pokerjoe’s hilariously entertaining act below!
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