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Dashbaldar is a small town in Dornod aimag near the Russian border. Quite a large proportion of the population are Buryats and people live in houses rather than girs. We were invited to the Naadam and were the only white people there. What an experience! It was a joyous day with Mongolians revelling in the archery, wrestling and horserace. I was amazed at the relationship between Mongolians and their horses. This was truly a partnership.
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Old and new
Old and new		 My horizon is where my horse takes me.
My horizon is where my horse takes me.		 What is the future?
What is the future?		 Even guys with ties ride horses!
Even guys with ties ride horses!
First group of prizewinners - see the nut brown girl
First group of prizewinners - see the nut brown girl		 Master of ceremonies throat singing in praise of the horses
Master of ceremonies throat singing in praise of the horses		 Anointing the horse with araik
Anointing the horse with araik		 IMG_1805.JPG
IMG_1805.JPG
She always wanted to be in the picture
She always wanted to be in the picture		 IMG_1808.JPG
IMG_1808.JPG		 This was the last place finisher - also gets honoured.
This was the last place finisher - also gets honoured.		 Master of ceremonies
Master of ceremonies
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