The Kyrgyz proverb “He who has no horse has no feet” speaks volumes about the lifestyle of these mountain shepherds. A former crossroads for Silk Road caravans, Kyrgyzstan remains home to a resilient nomadic culture that moves with the rhythm of the seasons.
Accompanied by their herds, Kyrgyz horsemen ride through vast Central Asian steppes and rugged mountains in search of the best high-altitude pastures. Here is a selection of snapshots captured during a journey through the land of the “Celestial Horses.”
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