In February, Yrys was out feeding the horses in the kind of cold that sends most people back indoors. The association sets out what a growing herd needs day to day, and how a monthly €15 keeps that work steady.

Over a week of painting live on Instagram, artist Alice Shirley worked on a running Chaar in 22 carat gold leaf as the bids rose. The proceeds go to the breeding programme, and the design now appears on Chaar merchandise.

Writing for Equestrian Life Australia, Suzy Jarratt looks past the Nez Perce and the Hollywood westerns to Kyrgyzstan and the spotted Chaar horses ridden in its mountains. A short introduction, with a link to the full article.

In 2008 Munarbek sold four horses to Channel 4 presenter Conor Woodman, one of them a spotted horse called Martin. What became of that one sale after the cameras moved on.

The Swedish magazine Kentaur and the American equestrian channel Equus TV have both interviewed the association about its work to protect the Chaar in Kyrgyzstan. This short note gathers the two pieces in one place.

Habitat loss, overgrazing and crossbreeding threaten the Chaar herds of Kyrgyzstan. In this open letter, association President Nicolas Poirier explains the work done alongside Munarbek Kuldanbaev, from winter feed to vets and herdsmen, and how readers can help.