Credit: SWNS / Hatano Manabu

Meet the 10-year-old training to become a jockey - using a bouncing ball.

Reo first fell in love with horses after winning a plush toy at an arcade and now dreams of racing professionally.

Despite not yet receiving formal jockey training, Reo practices everyday at home using a bouncing ball to strengthen his core and perfect his balance.

His training includes core workouts, horse riding lessons and sessions on an equicizer – a mechanical horse used for training.