Horsemen of Kyrgyzstan

Oodarysh is a traditional Kyrgyz equestrian sport. It is a form of wrestling from horseback.

Horse riders doing a traditional Ulak Tartysh game. This is an enchanting game in which two teams of riders ‘compete’ for the goat carcass.

Oodarysh is a traditional Kyrgyz equestrian sport. It is a form of wrestling from horseback.

Horse riders doing a traditional Ulak Tartysh game. This is an enchanting game in which two teams of riders ‘compete’ for the goat carcass