The horse has always been important to the people of the Eurasian steppe. It is said that Ülgen Khan sent the horse to the middle world to help humans in their early days. The young humans did not know wisdom. The horses guided the humans in how to live in balance with the world. Ever since humans and horses have been companions. It is said that when a horse passes away its soul - unlike those of humans - returns to Ülgen's palace at the highest level of the upper world. Therefore a shaman could ride the horse's soul to reach the upper world.



















