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    Rain or sun the horses today shall run; bareback riding, some jockeys fall, stronger ones hold on and the lucky ones make it first to the finish line. by: t-soul Views[826] Everybody is tense, focused on outrunning, afraid of losing; adrenaline smell of man and beast stench behind the metal bars. Seconds and the gun will fire, gates will open and dust shall fill the vacuum. by: t-soul Views[245] Sandlewood Ponies of Sumbawa are much shorter than their cousin the arabian horse. However, they remain powerful giants juxtaposed with the lean 8 year old rider. by: t-soul Views[263] The jockeys are the pride of their families and the ultimate heroes on this day. Fathers carry them on their backs into the arena, prepare their costume and whisper a prayer. Their contribution to the family starts at an early age and sometimes at a hefty price. by: t-soul Views[233] Main Jaran is a once a year event. Thrill seekers from nearby villages crowd the stands, climb the surrounding walls or hang on trees for a peek. Betting occupies the majority, minimum bet for locals is 50,000 rupiah (5$), foreigners must start betting at 200,000. Jockeys' parents are paid 100,000 per race, stable owners make millions. by: t-soul Views[242]
     

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    Thursday, 4 Jul 2013 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

    It all started four years ago, drifting from a rational lifestyle in Dubai to what most call a bad trade off for a "life on the road" - journeying from Tibet to Timor Leste exploring almost all countries in between. This event has evolved from a life ... Read more >
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