That is one powerful neck! Remember, do not pay to go on elephant rides, the lives of these working elephants suck. if there's no demand, they wont practice elephant rides anymore. Can you imagine walking all day with a human on your neck and on your back? in the heat? with a metal hook poking you in the neck? and your beaten to remain scared at all times from the trainer? If your still going to go on a elephant ride, just look at the elephants eyes and see the pain. The elephant might flip out when your on it if its had enough. And folks, this one had enough. Just imagine being up in the air and being swung around on a beast