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A Mongolian in traditional dress mounted on his favorite horse. | ||
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Saddle and bridle may be ornamented with silver. | ||
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Horses' manes may be roached and the hair braided to make the ropes binding a ger. | ||
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| Races are typically 30 km long and the jockeys are children. Prizes are given to those who finish in the top 25%. | |||
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Horses are caught by means of an yrak, a pole with a noose at the end. | ||
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These incredible horsemen pride themselves on being able to pick up an yrak from the ground at a full gallop. | ||
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The Appaloosa coat pattern is seen in Mongolian herds, and is evidently not unique to North America. |