The statue created by Hans Pauli Olsen is intended to commemorate the ring rider competitions. At the competitions, the riders try to impale palm-sized rings with a lance while galloping.

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The statue was created by the sculptor Hans Pauli Olsen and inaugurated on July 10, 1998.

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Beautiful statue right at the harbor 📷

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Location: Sønderborg, Southern Denmark, Denmark

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