One major health challenge the Kyrgyzstan horses face is the Tick-borne pathogens (TBP), a group oforganism that can affect both horses and donkeys likewise.

For instance, the Equine piroplasmosis (EP) is a tick-borne disease caused by the protozoa Babesia caballi, Theileria equi and Theileria haneyi that affect equids, including domestic Krygzstan horses, donkeys, and mules. Even the wild species like the Przewalski’s horses, wild donkeys, and zebras are not spared by these pathogens.

In Kyrgyzstan, horses along with hunting dogs have always played a huge role in the daily life of the Kyrgyz people.

They were essential not only in the hunt, but the true helpers in everyday family life. Even today the majority of the rural population in the country follow a semi-nomadic way of life.

Almost everyone can ride a horse, and a variety of horse games that have been passed on from generation to generation, provide an excellent opportunity to show their riding skills, agility and prompt reaction.

Games such as the At Chabysh – races for long distances at high speed by young lads.

Ulak Tartysh – enchanting game in which two teams of riders ‘compete’ for a goat carcass, lol.

You'll certainly get bewitched by the moment you see a Krygz rider almost droop down to get a 30 kilo carcass while riding, that sight is always breathtaking.

Kurosh – wrestling on horses, when riders should get the other rider down the horse by pushing and seizing.

Oodarysh - another type of wrestling where riders should get the other one off the horse without using hands. You can win only if you can skillfully ride a horse that will push the other rider, maybe even with his horse.

Kyz Kumay – beautiful game, that is still hard to call a game. The rider should catch the girl-rider and then he will be awarded with a kiss.

Tiyin Enmey – a game where the rider tries to pick up coins from ground while riding, to mention but a few.

Are these wild horses?