Cow Racing, Madura, Indonesia

'Karapan Sapi' 'Bull Race' is a race and cultural traditions of the area east of Madura. Indeed in the Madura myriad cultural traditions of  their ancestors, even in Madura is famous for producing the best salt and also very famous satay Madura. But the tradition of the most prestigious and much in demand by the people of Madura is 'Karapan Sapi' 'Bull Race' for cow race is a prestigious event that could raise the dignity of the winner. Racing cows require a good and quality number one. Cows before the race begins, usually the stater will prepare cows that have good stamina and run with tight. Some cattle owners provide nutrition to the cow with 100 eggs, and before the race started cows massaged first. After preparation of all those cows will be decorated with very nice though to a beautiful and attractive.

this race takes riders agility and pace of cows. Where race is pulling a train of timber controlled by the rider. Wooden train is standing where a jockey to control a pair of cows in order to encourage the cows to beat your opponent in the race rivals. Before the match race paricipants perform a iritual in which participants perform a procession around the race track and cow accompanied by music traditional of Madura 'Saronen'. Once the ritual is completed then the race participants get ready for the ready for the race. In the race rules cows, can only follow the race lap times 2-3, so that the cow was not seriously injured. And each after the race, cows should be given rest for a few minutes so that the wounds heal faster cow. Since accessories are on the base of the cow is a belt where many sharp spikes. belt it serves to whip cows that can run very fast.

This race is held every year once a fight over a presidential trophy cup. Competition is often conducted in August and September, with the final at the end of September or October. There is also a regent trophy, which was held two times each year.

Kind cow race:

1. Keni Race (small), this type of participants only attended by people from one district alone.

2. King Race (big) held in the capital city on Sunday

3. Onjangan Race (undangan), is a great race followed by race winner of the four districts in Madura.

4. Residency Race, is a big race, followed by race winner of the four district in Madura. Is the culminating event for the season ending race.

5. Exercises Race, Done only to train the cows down on the the race before the actual race.