Child jockeys compete in traditional Indonesian horse races
Horses are an incredibly important part of the culture in Sumbawa Island, Indonesia. A majority of families own horses and teach their children to ride at very young ages. These budding jockeys range from 5 to 10 years old and ride bareback. The children are paid a very small sum, which translates to about $5 U.S., for competing in the extremely dangerous races.
See a related video of a professional jockey explaining what it takes to excel in the field:
