Today is traditional the day of the horse race. It is tough and the boys train for a couple of years to join in. It is a race over a distance of 30km so as a spectator you don't see a lot. However joining the crowd of people awaiting the winner horse at the finish line can be exciting enough.
The hardest part of watching the race is getting to the race. The corso of cars to the grasland somewhat 40km out of town is sheer endless. A lot of spectators prefer therefore to come on horse's back - nothing unsual in horse country Mongolia. And, they have the best view.
The horses which return from the race are high property and are quickly surrounded by a Mongolian mob. Appartently a handful of horse's sweat - neatly spread in your face - brings good luck for the entire year. This year, like in the wrestling, a novice won the race. Maybe he had a bath in the winning horse's sweat last year?
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| Seat of choice for a lot of riders - the Mongolian saddle. |
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| Big crowds awaiting the winning horse |
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| Prime spot to watch the race |
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| The riders for the 30km race are young and their horses have a funky hair style. Photo by Verena Einberger |
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