About horses, about the steppe, and life in Mongolia. We bring you the daily life of Horse Camp Mongolia.
Grassland Notes
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What Is a Horse to Nomads? Why They Are Livestock, Family, and Partners | The Mongolian Bond as Told by Chika
Hello! I am Chika, and I teach horseback riding at Horse Camp Mongolia. When you hear the phrase "nomads and horses," what kind of scene comes to mind? Many people might imagine figures dashing gracefully across boundless grasslands or r... -
[For Beginners] Basic Rules, Riding Methods, and Operation Procedures of Horseback Riding: “The ABCs of Horseback Riding”
Hello! I am Chika, and I teach horseback riding at Horse Camp Mongolia. Do you feel anxious, thinking, "I'd love to ride a horse in the vast Mongolian steppe, but I have no horseback riding experience and it's a bit scary..."? I grew up ... -
[Beginner Horseback Riding Common Pitfalls] What If Your Horse Suddenly Stops and Starts Grazing? Tips to Handle It Without Panicking
Hello! I am Chika, and I teach horseback riding at Horse Camp Mongolia. While leisurely walking across the grassland, your horse suddenly stops, dips its neck down, and starts chomping on the grass at its feet... This is one of the most ... -
[Beginner Horseback Riding Common Pitfalls] Is It Dangerous to Get Too Close to the Horse Ahead? How to Maintain a “Safe Following Distance”
Why do we get too close to the horse ahead? There are two reasons why beginners end up getting too close to the horse in front. The horse's instinct to "stay together in a herd"Because Mongolian horses live in herds, they naturally try t... -
[Mongolian Horseback Riding] Not Just “Chu!”? Chika Explains the Calls and Cues to Move a Horse
Hello! I am Chika, and I teach horseback riding at Horse Camp Mongolia. When we tell visitors during our camp's basic orientation, "Please make a 'Chu!' sound when you want to move the horse forward," many people are surprised and say, "... -
[Horseback Riding Basics] Can You Tell a Horse’s Feelings by Its Ears? 4 Signs to Read Emotions and How to Tell Them Apart
Hello! I am Chika, and I teach horseback riding at Horse Camp Mongolia. When enjoying horseback riding in the great outdoors, have you ever wondered, "What is the horse thinking right now?" or "Are they scared?" Horses cannot speak, but ...
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