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Qin Yong added that during the race, this relationship between man and horse two gold medals - these gold medals
the horse was showing signs of fatigue, is a mutual one. were the first in Hubei’s 62-year history
but he was determined to succeed. He of the Minorities Games.
urged himself and coaxed the horse, The moment the starting bell goes off
“We must persevere. We can do this.” and the gates flash open, Qin Yong “I feel very fortunate to be born in a
His determination paid off in the end. expressed that he would feel the most good era, where I could receive a proper
Winning the championship boosted primitive and powerful force to charge education in a specialised field. The
Qin Yong’s confidence, and gave him the forth. He said, “I feel like the horse. I Chinese equestrian industry, has in
impetus to carry on in his jockey career. would do whatever it takes, and give my recent years, expanded at an exponential
all to reach the finishing line. You can pace, giving us young jockeys plenty of
According to Qin Yong, horses are only have a mutual connection with your room to grow with the industry. I work
intuitive creatures. “Happy or sad, they horse when you have a wholehearted with a great team at the CHC, ride
can sense my emotions. Sometimes, I desire and an open heart. I believe this prized thoroughbred horses, and have the
think they are guiding me rather than is what it means to be ‘one body’ with opportunity to participate in professional
the other way around. On the racetrack, the horse. ” and international competitions. All I
I can only rely on the horse. They are my have to do is eliminate any distraction,
most faithful companions, and they have DREAMS TAKING FLIGHT and continuously work towards success.”
taught me many valuable life’s lessons.
Because of my sports background, I Last year was a momentous year for Qin Qin Yong is among the first Chinese
tend to be more highly strung; horses Yong. The CHC represented Hubei jockeys supported under the “CHC
are obstinate animals, with unique province in the 10th Chinese Traditional China Dream Project” to race
characteristics and habits, and they need Games of Ethnic Minorities. In two internationally. This was his first
to feel secure, hence there is a need for separate races, Qin Yong valiantly stepping-stone to competitions in other
mutual understanding and tolerance - guided Endzone and North Dakota to parts of the world.
triumphant victories, scoring the CHC

Ding Hai Jun(L), Qin Yong(M) & Chen Li(R)
覃勇（中）及同门战友丁海军（左）及陈黎（右）

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