Greatest activities must do in Mongolia: Horseback Riding Adventure in Steppe

 Did you know that Mongolia has more than three million horses?
Mongolia is definitely  the best place to ride horse. Standing no taller than 1.6 meters at shoulder height, Mongolian horses may look at ponies at first glance. However, Mongol horses are very strong with amazing stamina. They are the best horse breed to adapt to Mongolia’s harsh climatic conditions and nomadic way of life.

Catching horses with Uurga


Horse is a main part of nomad’s life but still maintain their wild nature.  The horses live in herds, led by a stallion who guides the horses to water, shelter and safety.  The horses are hardy and adapted to living out in temperatures that can reach -45c, and are able to forage for food in any conditions. Mongolian horses are small - growing to between 13hh and 14hh - but stocky and strong and great for endurance riding. 

Nomads of central MongoliaHorsemen from Central Mongolia

      Mongolian style saddle is taller, made by wood; it has not changed a little over centuries.  It’s a high pommel and cantle which allowed warriors to shoot with a bow and arrow from any direction without falling from their horseback.  A herder usually has a saddle and bridle which is adorned with silversmith decorations, fancy material and used at special occasions such as the Naadam festival and Tsagaan Sar (lunar new year). 

Horse man in Mongolia

Beside transport Mongolians use horses for sports. Especially horse racing is the most favorite game for nomads. 

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