Do Mongolians Still Ride Horses?

Today, outside its capital Ulaanbaatar, horses are still the main means of transportation in Mongolia. They are also valued for their milk, meat, and hair. In summer, mares are milked six times a day, once every two hours. Do Mongolians name their horses? Almost all colors are possible, including those Read more…

Where Did Ferghana Horses Come From?

Central Asia. Ferghana horses (Chinese: 大宛馬 / 宛馬; pinyin: dàyuānmǎ / yuānmǎ; Wade–Giles: ta-yüan-ma / yüan-ma) were one of China’s earliest major imports, originating in an area in Central Asia. How did Ferghana horse go extinct? The modern Akhal-Teke is also thought to be the descendant of the Ferghana horse. Read more…