The spotted horses of Kyrgyzstan: article by Suzy Jarratt for Equestrian Life Australia

An old sepia photograph of spotted horses gathered with handlers

Vernyi town 1913, lifestock market. image from internet.

In issue 104 of Equestrian Life Australia, Suzy Jarratt writes about the spotted horses of Kyrgyzstan and the people who ride them in the mountains.

A rider in formal attire leads a saddled Chaar horse indoors

image from Equistrian Life magazine 

Most horse lovers link spotted horses with the American Appaloosa. The article looks east instead, to the Chaar, and is worth reading in full.

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Meeting the Chaar horses: by Nicolas, president of the association, and his family Jessie, Esther and Zélie