Thirteen young residents of the villages of Koyandy and Akshoky, Karakarala district, took part in the race. They all rode their foals themselves.
The race was sponsored by graduates of the 1975 secondary school of the village of Koyandy.
– Our graduates organized these races in order to strengthen the interest of our youth in national sports. Due to the multitude of available entertainment and technology, modern children can move away from traditions. We don't want that to happen. Everyone really liked the past races: both participants and guests. I think that teenagers will have an even greater desire to engage in horse racing," says Nurlybek Kaliev, a sports instructor in the village of Koyandy.
According to the results of the competition, Genghis Rymkhan and his one-year-old foal named Kogershin took the first place. Genghis was awarded a diploma and a cash prize.
The second place was taken by Yernar Kuanyshbek and the foal Mustang. Ernar was presented with a handmade kamcha.
Aidos Ismail and his foal Taiburyl rounded out the top three. For the third place, Aidos received a waltrap for the horse.
The other participants were also not left without gifts.
The village administration and patrons plan to continue organizing such competitions. The next races are scheduled for mid-February.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/919053