In the Java language terminology "Jaran" means horse and "bodhak" (Javanese dialect of East Java, particularly the Eastern region) means a container, another form. Although not yet known the exact number of years since when the arts "Jaran Bodhak" This start was created and recognized by the people of Probolinggo, but from several sources note that "Jaran Bodhak" created by people of Probolinggo in the early days of independence.
At that time the people of Probolinggo, especially those who crave a poor suburbs and performing arts. Art shows are popular among people in Probolinggo is "Jaran Kecak", namely the horse (horse) that "ngencak" (dancing). "Jaran Kencak" designation in the local dialect to call "Dancing Horses", a kind of performance that uses specially trained horses for the dancing and the clothes and makeup with complete accessories.
In among the poor, who because of poverty they are unable to own or hire a horse for "Jaran Kencak this, they made modifications Jaran Kencak with the horse (horses) imitation. Made of wood to resemble a horse's head until the neck, then neck jointed wooden horse with a complete equipment with accessories like "Jaran Kencak original, which allows a person can stand inside and surrounded by horse accessories. "Riders" horse as if on horseback, when he stood up and walked (with my own two feet) with a neck supporting a horse's head complete with accessories so that from afar looked like people who ride "Jaran Kencak. That "Jaran Bodhak".
At the present (present Probolinggo) "Jaran Bodhak" is still popular among people of Probolinggo. And this art is usually used to accompany and paraded Temanten Circumcision celebration.
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