Lesotho, May 6 -- From sport to business: how racing horses is creating jobs, income, and new opportunities for Basotho communities
MASERU - Horse racing in Lesotho is slowly changing from a traditional rural activity into a growing sport with real economic benefits. Beyond competition, it is now creating jobs, supporting small businesses, and opening income opportunities for young people and rural communities.
According to the Secretary General of the Equestrian Association of Lesotho, Mahlomola Letsie, one of the biggest misunderstandings about horse racing is that it is too technical or only for experts. In reality, he says, it starts with basic riding skills.
"A good horse racer needs to understand balance, how to sit properly on the...