Child Jockeys Compete In Traditional Indonesian Horse Race

SUMBAWA, INDONESIA - SEPTEMBER 15: Child jockeys compete in the traditional horse races as part of Moyo festival on September 15, 2015 in Sumbawa Island, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Horse races known as Maen Jaran are part of culture for the people of Sumbawa where the horse has an important role in all aspects of their daily life, including transportation and culture. The horseback-racing tradition involves child jockeys aged 5-10 years riding bareback. For each race, the jockeys get paid around Rp.50.000 or US$5. (Photo by Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images)