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Re: [RC] Mongol Derby Lessons - Born CountryHere is the Mongolian Nomad Olympics in pictures. Some interesting ones, especially the saddles in #9. It was also noted that the horse race covers 17 miles at a flat-out run. It was interesting to note that these horses are really ribby. Esther and Chagalle, who does not deign to participate in olympics at his age From: sherman <sherman@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, September 1, 2009 6:40:09 PM Subject: [RC] Mongol Derby Lessons Actually, they work
hard to prepare their best horses for the Nadaam Festival. It is considered a
disgrace to have a horse die there or at any race. Even later, if one of
their race horses die, it is a disgrace, and they will try to hide the fact that
it died. And if the horse is sick, they know how and will quickly end the pain.
But no, they are not attached to their horses like we are. They are a source of
pride and a measure of wealth, not loved and cared for as pets. But I don't
think they eat them, but they do like the fermented mare's
milk.
Kathy
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