Horses run through bonfires in Spain to honor St. Anthony, facing animal rights criticism.
In San Bartolome de Pinares, Spain, horses gallop through bonfires annually to honor St. Anthony the Abbott, believed to purify the animals for the coming year. Horses are protected with fire-resistant tape and glaze. Despite criticism from animal rights groups, locals defend the centuries-old tradition, saying it does not harm the animals and keeps the rural community vibrant.
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