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The Horses & the Riding

Kyrgyzstan

ABOUT THE RIDING

Style of Riding: English.

Type of Riding: Expedition - The pace is dictated by the terrain. You ride in mountainous country and often have to ascend/descend steep and rocky passes.

Type of Tack: The saddles are Russian cavalry saddles.

Hours in the Saddle: 4 to 6 hours a day. You ride for roughly two to three hours before lunch, and the same after lunch.

Riding Ability Required: Novice upwards. Guests should be comfortable at all paces.

Maximum Weight: 95kgs (15 st)

Number of Guides per Ride: 2

Minimum/Maximum number of riders in group: 2/12

Looking after the horse: You are not expected to groom or tack up but you are welcome to assist.

ABOUT THE HORSES

Indigenous Kyrgyz horses. They are responsive, tough and fit, as well as extremely agile and sure-footed in the mountains.