Hobby-horse
131animal disguise — A number of *calendar customs include, or consist of, people dressing up to impersonate animals. See *hobby horses for a general discussion, and for specific examples: *Abbots Bromley Horn Dance, *Antrobus Soul Cakers, *Hooden Horse,… …
132Hunting the Earl of Rone — This Ascension Day custom which formerly took place at Combe Martin in Devon, appears to be unique, although it includes echoes of other customs such as the mummers play and the hobby horse. The performers are: The Earl of Rone (wearing mask,… …
