The Mongolian Horse

Nowhere is the horse more revered and appreciated than in Mongolia. Steeped in rich history, culture and mythology, the Mongolian horse is far more than just a mount. They are key to the Mongols survival and their customs.
Thank you to Matthew Vandeputte for letting me use some of his footage for this video! Please check out his video: • Mongolian horses and t... and his channel / @matthewvandeputte
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[@PsychicIsaacs]

Those wild horses are Prezwalski's Horses. They were once thought to be extinct until a small herd was found in Siberia. it is nice to know that the Mongols also have them in their land.

[@AbsurdandFantastical]

Thanks! I rather used the Mongolian word, because I was afriad of mispronouncing Prezwalski's, no joke! 😅

[@susanharne8819]

No they are not.

[@AbsurdandFantastical]

@@susanharne8819 Hi Susan! They are also known as Prezwalski's horses, they might have a few names but a lot of people do call them that :)

[@topgear3128]

@@AbsurdandFantastical Prezwalski's horse is a different species, but has much in common with mongolian one.

[@AbsurdandFantastical]

@@topgear3128 That is so interesting! Thanks for the info! During my research, they tended to mix the two names. The Takhi was often referred to as Prezwalski's or vice versa, and apparently, the Takhi almost died out. A new herd was brought into the Steppes to help bolster their numbers. Is there a lot of difference between the species?

[@guy8646]

I rode a Mongolian horse for a week across the Mongolian steppes, over a mountain to a glacial lake, through a valley and back. They are incredibly strong, smart and sure-footed. They are also much smaller than most western horse breeds, but are just as strong. The horses I was with only broke a sweat on the last day (it was especially hot) even though we rode about 5 hours each day. The horses there are turned loose into the wild and are only rounded up when they are needed to ride, milk, etc., so they have a strong independent streak and only the fittest survive. Mongolia is a beautiful country full of kind people. The steppes are dotted with wildflowers like a scene from a movie.

[@teresavasey1041]

What a stunning country and how I love all the horses, truly the most mazing of all animals, I am a competent rider but when I see Mongolian children ride I feel like a novice, their relationship with these animals is on another level.

[@tundrawomansays5067]

Isn’t that The Truth ?! These kids get their (4 legged) “licenses” really young!

[@gantulgabarvii779]

As Mongolian make me very emotional ❤️

[@elizabethshingola2787]

Me too ❤🧡💛

[@tundrawomansays5067]

What a beautiful country with beautiful, hardworking people. I bet both of you become very homesick at times. Hang in there, this is your home currently, but your hearts and souls belong to your first “place” in this world.

[@lkhagwadorj]

did you know mongolia also sent thousands of horses to Soviet Union for aid during WW2 ?

[@alessioleporati1478]

Did they have a choice?

[@lkhagwadorj]

@@alessioleporati1478 NO

[@freudbrahms254]

your storytelling is beautiful. you deserve this platform!

[@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669]

Loved the throat singing in the background...great video, thanks!

[@christianmoralesortiz4688]

O.O....... THE GREAT BARD HERSELF HAS RETURNED!!!!!!!!!XD Looks like the native Americans aren't the only ones who treat their horses with respect, as it should!!!

[@AbsurdandFantastical]

Lollol! How am I gonna make videos without you? You friggin make my day everytime! XD Yeah the Mongols are awesome, as are the Native Americans. I should one day do a vid on them as well. Thanks! :D :D :D

[@christianmoralesortiz4688]

@@AbsurdandFantastical your WELCOME bud, and I'm happy to make your day, prayers and blessing for you my friend!!!XD

[@tundrawomansays5067]

@@AbsurdandFantastical When you decide to check it out, please start with the Natives on the east coast and work your way west. The Mohawk Nation would likely welcome you in Akwasasne (spell check is a damn bully!) in northern N.Y. and southern Ontario. Please come!

[@doctorsqueaks1683]

I love your videos honestly I get so excited whenever I see them on my feed!!!

[@AbsurdandFantastical]

♥♥♥♥ Thank you!!!

[@mariethiers6915]

Very interesting and great video! Thank you so much!! 💯❤💯

[@kimnoel7179]

That’s a Winged-Horse is called Pegasus.And a Przewalski’s horse is a national animal of Mongolia. 🏀🐴🇲🇳🕊🌈🛻🥐

[@doberman1ism]

This is such a beautiful presentation with a wonderfully melodic voice. Thank you for the story about Reckless the Marine Corps horse.

[@DreamWolf]

Oh wow I was just thinking about your channel and how much I love watching ur vids!! I came back at the right time! Hope ur doing well c:

[@AbsurdandFantastical]

Yay! Perfect timing :D Doing much better, thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video ^_^

[@hassanahmad167]

I love your videos.They are always interesting

[@AbsurdandFantastical]

Thanks :D

[@rj6150]

Thank you for this video! Excellent narration.I will subscribe.

[@makarand1985]

Great Video Thanks for sharing, God bless you !!!

[@AbsurdandFantastical]

Glad you enjoyed it :D!

[@andygarcia5958]

It's great to have you back!

[@AbsurdandFantastical]

Thanks! It's awesome to be back ^_^

[@log4310]

Hey wait this channel is super cool I’m shocked it’s not got more hype

[@AbsurdandFantastical]

Thanks Log! You're awesome ^_^

[@billylion3073]

ive always found it strange that horses are said to ride into dreams even the legendary succubus is somtimes called the midnight horse/night-mare :) dropping fantastic vids as allways

[@AbsurdandFantastical]

Thank you! ♥ The horse is intricately woven with dreams, in many a shaman beliefs, they can only ride horses into their dream lands, and it is even said horses carry messages between chieftains. I know very little about Succubus, but you have me curious! I am sooo making a video on this :D

[@billylion3073]

@@AbsurdandFantastical of all the animals said to do this though the horse is strange mostly animals that are said to do it are twilight animals cats wolves foxes owls horese seem to stand in a unique light as dream animals :) Succubus are wildly intresting and ther is a good crossover with the morrigan the queen of the fairies Lillith the first demon and the queen of the valkyries its a very rich mythos and those that worship them even now talk of them haveing a beehive like political structure i think you will have a blast digging into it :D

[@AbsurdandFantastical]

@@billylion3073 This sounds AWESOME, thanks! I can't wait, currently busy with a Titan video - but I will get to it XD

[@billylion3073]

@@AbsurdandFantastical thats super cool looking forward to it :))) titans rock

[@elizabethshingola2787]

I love the Batzorig Vaanchig music and this video❤🧡💛

[@sgt_joker1313]

Fantastic video as always. Horses are in alot of folklore. My favorite Horse is Lori's son that odin rides on.

[@AbsurdandFantastical]

THAT is one of my favourites! I believe it's Sleipnir? :D But yeah horses are a lot in Folklore, like a TONNE. I once wanted to do a video on it, but I realised it would have to be about an hour long XD And thanks Joker !

[@sgt_joker1313]

@@AbsurdandFantastical I know damn well ill watch it lol. Yes there is too many lol keep up the great work

[@AbsurdandFantastical]

@@sgt_joker1313 If I make it, I will dedicate it to you XD

[@iskender1324]

Keep up the fantastic work

[@AbsurdandFantastical]

Thanks!!! :D

[@ElSmurfy]

nice video :D

[@AbsurdandFantastical]

Thank you Smurf! ♥

[@kaybevang536]

In mongolian funerals Mongolian Nobles and Khans of the steppe are often buried with there horses because that’s there prizes possession

[@AbsurdandFantastical]

I love this! Should have explored it in the vid!

[@MyLife-og2kr]

In hmong culture, it is our house that takes us to the afterlife. We also use them for shamanistic practices as the shaman will ride the horse to our ancestral lands.

[@AbsurdandFantastical]

@@rusmn12 Oh bugger! Thanks! Sometimes I wish I could just edit a video XD

[@AbsurdandFantastical]

@@rusmn12 That is AWESOME! And I'm glad you liked it, despite the error XD It can get a little 'information overload' when I'm making these vids lol!

[@michaelmooney7341]

Small..how they carried those Mongols so far. And finding so many.

[@laimaravillon895]

son tan chiquitos! pero tan potentes! son tan chiquitos, y tan inefablemente fuertes. inépuisablement inépuisables. no solo en su fuerza o resistencia (resistencia a algo), sino inépuisables en su belleza: son inépuisablement inépuisables en todo lo que significan; y tan chiquitos! Me siento una de ellos: creo que es mi animal espiritual

[@npalmi88]

What movie was that clip eith the monster from?

[@px5ix4pz6j]

What's the song in the video

[@antoniescargo2954]

The P-horse was prob. once domesticated by the Botae.

[@bigfloppafan2235]

0:20 mongus

[@indrachristian2649]

How about japanese horse?

[@AbsurdandFantastical]

That is an awesome idea! I'm going to be doing a vid on the Mustang horses soon, and then, following your comments I'm thinking of doing the Kisouma - the Samurai horse! But I know so little about Japanese horse breeds, do you know of another breed that can make for an interesting video?

[@indrachristian2649]

@@AbsurdandFantastical let see, how about misaki horse? Its considered as a national treasure of japan if im not mistaken

[@AbsurdandFantastical]

@@indrachristian2649 Awesome thanks for the ingo! I'm going to do some research on both of them and see what I can find :D

[@indrachristian2649]

@@AbsurdandFantastical glad to help

[@eaststorm1282]

Mongol horses are the founding members of the Japanese horses plus many European horse breeds

[@TurfSurf]

Mongolian horses are so short and small, it’s like a pony.

[@bayarmalham9749]

@Turf Surf Please don't forget the fact the ancestors of these "short and small" horses played a major role in the establishment of the largest contiguous land empire in history. So show some respect. Btw, I believe despite their size they are the toughest horses in the world.

[@Just_Naffa]

@@bayarmalham9749 true werent as fast like most other horses but very tough, durable alot of stamina ,stubborn and agile and had that wild instinct but there still pretty smart. Literally a different breed.

[@GreaterAfghanistanMovement]

because they are ponies

[@jeannerogers7085]

Yes, they likely are pony sized, which makes their strength impressive.