It was a difficult task, but I managed to complete it.
The use of a human jockey is customary in traditional equestrian races in countries such as England, but it appears that Russia has chosen a completely new set of rules for its competition. Despite the fact that it is difficult to believe, this photograph has not been modified.
Animal rights organisations could potentially file a complaint, claiming that the corporation is clearly guilty of animal mistreatment and that the firm should be held accountable. The fact that the bears themselves managed to clamber onto the horses, however, would not be a surprise. When the beautiful horses realised they had bears on their backs, they bolted away, with the bears trailing behind.