There’s horse racing. And then there’s Mongolian horse racing – specifically the horse races of the Naadam Festival.
Horse races in Mongolia are a test of speed, stamina and strength. Tradition dictates that race routes be long and straight to best test the character and stamina of the horses.
In Mongolian horse racing, the jockeys are children – both boys and girls. At the National Naadam, the children have to be over seven years of age. Protective clothing is now law.
What constitutes a Mongolian horse race? Anything from 10km up to 27 km depending on the age of the horse. Yep. You read that correctly. 10 to 27km. Here’s the break down:... See more
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