We arrived in Tissa in the early morning. Festivities and
competition was not due to start until around 9.30 am, so we spent time
chatting with locals and checking out the magnificent horses as they
were prepared for the big event - The Fantasia.
In the hours before the competition began, the contestants and their
mounts were extremely busy. Every last detail of equipment was checked,
saddles made ready and the rifles, that play such a dramatic part in
the event, were loaded and discharged.