Horse riding in Terejl NP 05

Mongolia is one of the greatest lands of horseback riding or horseback trekking. There are more than 2.5 million horses in Mongolia. Mongolian horses are ponies by European standards, with a shoulder height of less than 1.5 m. However, they are very strong, with amazing stamina. In countryside nomadic children learn to ride horse from the age of 3 years often and take part in horse race competition. A young man's prowess is measured by his skill as a horseman. Mongolians respect the horse very much and horse is one of the best symbols of good luck. Horses are deeply embedded within Mongolia's culture and they are an indication of a man's wealth.