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Pigsticking was a favorite recreation of Major R.S.S. Baden-Powell , who wrote about it at length in his 1889 book ''Pig-Sticking or Hog-Hunting.'' In ''Lessons from the Varsity of Life'' he says that "I never took the usual leave to the hills in hot weather because I could not tear myself away from the sport." To those who condemned it, he said "Try it before you judge. See how the horse enjoys it, see how the boar himself, mad with rage, rushes wholeheartedly into the scrap, see how you, with your temper thoroughly roused, enjoy the opportunity of wreaking it to the full. Yes, hog-hunting is a brutal sport—and yet I loved it, as I loved also the fine old fellow I fought against." Michael Rosenthal quotes him as saying "Not only is pig-sticking the most exciting and enjoyable sport for both the man and horse as well, but I really believe that the boar enjoys it too." Willie Rushton suggests that Baden-Powell's love of pig-sticking is a good reason for any self-respecting boy scout to "hand in {Link without Title} woggle and garters". Spear hunting for Razorback s is practiced in some parts of the U.S. although it is uncommon. See also Blood Sport EXTERNAL LINKS
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