spotted stories
News & Updates
Dispatches from Chaar Ranch, stories from visitors and volunteers, and updates on the breeding programme and the people behind it.
Story of CHAAR logo
The story behind our hand drawn Chaar logo, by the talented nature inspired artist Alice Shirley. Alice is a valued member of the association and a world renowned artist from the UK.
Tolubai synchy / kyrgyz legend
Tolubay is a legendary figure said to have lived in the 14th–15th centuries during a harsh era of khans. Renowned as both a thinker and a horse lover, he was more than an ordinary man: among nomads he was known as a "synchronous" evaluator — an expert who could accurately assess a horse’s quality, natural traits, and its bond with its owner. His reputation and skills were rooted in the nomadic way of life.