Spotted Stories: Read about the latest news and updates from the team in Kyrgyzstan

An elderly man with a white beard wearing traditional Asian clothing and a tall hat, is sitting on the ground with his eyes closed, holding a large animal skull, likely a cow or buffalo skull.

Two horse riders, one on a spotted white horse and one on a brown horse, riding fast on a dirt trail. The rider on the white horse is an elderly man with a beard, and the other rider is a younger man with a mustache.

Association Chaar Appaloosa 4/13/26 Association Chaar Appaloosa 4/13/26

Josette OBIN: More Than a Visit: Becoming Part of Chaar Story

Traveling in Kyrgyzstan is not only about landscapes—it is also about discovering rare living heritage. The Chaar horse, a unique spotted breed preserved by a dedicated association, represents a little-known part of Central Asia’s equestrian culture that few travelers have the chance to encounter.