Herding Health

Milk is poured over the head of the winning horse as a sign of good luck after a race. Horses are greatly cherished in Mongolian culture, especially by the nomads because horses are very useful to people's daily lives and livelihood. Horse racing is the second most popular event in Mongolia, after traditional wrestling. Mongol horses were a key factor during the 13th century conquest of the Mongol Empire. There is a traditional saying in Mongolian: "A Mongol without a horse is like a bird without the wings." Nomads with many horses are considered wealthy, and having many horses in good shape is considered honorable behavior. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jeremy T. Lock)

PHOTO BY: Master Sgt. Jeremy Lock
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