ULZIIT (Mongolia): Racing their steeds across the endless Mongolian steppe, child jockeys as young as seven dream of glory and riches in a country where horses are a national passion.
Yet rights groups warn of a dark underbelly in the sport – where vulnerable pre-teens face the risk of crippling injury and harsh treatment or even physical abuse by trainers.
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