Riders Of Destiny: Risking Life as a Child Jockey in Indonesia | Witness

Seven-year-old Sila is a child jockey supporting his family financially on the remote island of Sumbawa, Indonesia.
With the high unemployment rate on Sumbawa, Sila's parents no longer work because the money their young son earns takes care of the whole family.
Each race poses an enormous risk to Sila and the other young jockeys who spend up to 10 days competing in several traditional horse racing tournaments each year. Injuries are common, deaths occur, and Sila is one of the most in-demand jockeys of all the young riders.
Seen through the eyes of Sila and a local photojournalist, the film Riders Of Destiny is a rare insight into how some of Indonesia's most remote communities reconcile tradition with the need to survive.
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[@EsotericOccultist]

The reason the Mongols conquered pretty much all of Asia into parts of Europe was because of their superior horseback skills and the ability to shoot a bow while riding. It's not child abuse it's a valuable skill and a way of life for some cultures.

[@muhammadrizkyramadhan2625]

This is traditional culture from Sumbawa for long time ago, i think the government must make new rules about minimum age permission for play this.

[@utkarshraj6978]

Cheap mentality people you are.

[@fahrulgh3666]

@@utkarshraj6978 STFU cowworshipper

[@utkarshraj6978]

Fahrul Gh You Stfu.

[@HODATKHO]

when I was a child back in Vietnam I used to ride on the cow 🐄 I’m sorry it’s not the cow the buffalo 🐃

[@HODATKHO]

American Infidel r u called that killer a uncle? I think you must be a good nephew of that killer

[@kellymiller120]

Nothing good ever comes for the jockey or the horse. Only pocket stuffed is the owner. Take it from a person who's family name is "hackney".

[@hasanayyad5362]

I recently watched this on AlJazeera English live. I have to say not only is this one of the best documentaries on AlJazeera but one of the best documentaries I’ve ever seen in my life. These kids are so cool

[@lalufahrizal5163]

Stop joki cilik

[@aditaja6600]

Ini budaya kami di NTB. Urus tu anak2 yg di bawah umur di lampu merah . Kalo memang omong ekploitasi anak .

[@rmrobertmcgillivray]

these adults are auditioning for worlds worst parent.

[@maslahfitness7855]

Great documentary, I've seen on your Twitter accoun. Thank you guys

[@FarhanPerdana]

8:55 she never said how much Sila earn, but the subtittles said Sila got 9 millions. 🙃

[@romiperbawa7081]

child is meant to learn not to earn

[@aslambhatti657]

STOP CHILD JOKEY GAMES....PAKISTAN

[@quirkyquips9915]

No smoking in Islam either, much less gambling. The beating that horse waa getting. I think Sila's arms around him, trying to comfort but to no avail. The horse racing in US has taken blows which I approve. The greed of pushing horses on muddy tracks have led to them being euthanized right on the track. Dog racing not good either. If you want to bet to try & earn a few $, go with Jai Alai. At least humans choose that.

[@LordDice1]

I wishi grew up here racing horses.they've got it better than my family 35 years ago! Except, my mother made sure I was educated no matter what.

[@sebastianwardana1527]

take away the human tragedy for one moment and you see what a perl indonesia is...

[@MusicShortsGlobal]

I thoughr he was a child soldier

[@okacet9412]

Playing with lives.

[@RahmatGunturH]

Never knew about this, sad

[@june19rob85]

Me too 😢