- Mongolia lifted a ban on spring horse racing.
- This ban stopped races from November to May.
- The ban started in 2019 to protect child jockeys.
- Child jockeys are boys aged 5 to 13 years old.
- Winning races is very important in Mongolian culture.
- Many people worry about the safety of these young jockeys.
Difficult words
- ban — a rule that stops something from happening.a ban
- jockey — a person who rides a horse in a race.jockeys, child jockeys
- race — a contest to see who is the fastest.races, horse racing, spring horse racing
- important — having great value or meaning.
- protect — to keep someone safe from harm.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think people worry about young jockeys?
- What is your opinion about horse racing?
- How can we keep child jockeys safe?
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