"Guess who just got back today?
Them wild-eyed boys that had been away..."
Them wild-eyed boys that had been away..."
Can't believe it's been a year since I was first introduced to the Kazakh eagle hunters.
I've since had the privilege of visiting them on their own turf in Bayan-Ölgii and now this week they are back in town! They are such a rare breed- a refreshing spectacle in this fabricated, technological world.
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| Kazakh men looking dashing. Kazakh eagle hunters love to wear skins and furs of both wild and domestic animals. Their clothing is brightly coloured and richly embroidered and sometimes even the eagle gets to wear a matching cloak! 
I wore my own Kazakh hat just for the occasion.
  but with expressions that also showed a softness and kindheartedness.  |
One look at these powerful talons and you soon realise getting
"up close and personal" is a risky business.
...although this guy is looking pretty relaxed despite his plumed accessory!!
Consider the strength it would require to have this powerful bird of prey (approx 4-8kg's) perched on your raised and outstretched arm while maintaining your balance on a galloping horse.
I've tried similar?! (with a camera on my horse riding expeditions)-even at a languorous pace it's a huge challenge!!
Whoaaa!... Hold on!
(it happens to the best of us)
"I always look better from the right"
The best part of the day was when the competition was over and it was time to have a little fun amongst friends with a friendly game of Kokbar. The horses appeared to be as instinctive as their riders in this game. It was very surprising to me that despite the energetic tugging, jerking and wrenching NO ONE fell off.
Hang on a minute! (pardon the pun)
Who's holding the horse??
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| Looks like this horse doesn't want to lose! |
It really did look like a lot of fun.
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| If anyone can figure out why this guy didn't hit the ground, I'm interested to hear! |
...until next time the boys are back in town.
8 comments:
Awesome post mumsy
Amazing, darling. Did Julie enjoy the lads and their Eagles??
Wow, I'm so jealous! It looks like you had a wonderful day out with the eagle hunters. I hope to see this for myself in either Mongolia or Kazakhstan someday.
Awesome and love your photos as usual.
Thank you All, I really appreciate your comments! Kelly I hope you do get to experience this for yourself one day!
Nice and interesting blog :)
Hi there,
I am a television producer working for major independent production company Optomen Television in London. We are currently producing a new documentary series for Channel 4 in the UK about people who have quit the rat race and moved to live in remote locations the world. It will be an inspirational series following the incredible stories of ordinary people who are living a unique way of life in some of the most beautiful and breath-taking places. The presenter, Kevin McCloud, best known for presenting the hit TV series ‘Grand Designs’ will visit people in their wildness homes and get to experience first-hand the wonder of life in these stunning locations.
Our research team in London is currently looking for suitable stories to feature in the series and we're keen to contact people who may be interested in taking part.
I thought I would contact you to see if you interested or perhaps you are aware of any British Expats living off-grid in Mongolia that might be worth approaching?
Any help you can provide is much appreciated. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Many Thanks and Kind Regards,
Cheryl Jackson
Producer
Cheryl.jackson@optomen.com
Hi there,
I am a television producer working for major independent production company Optomen Television in London. We are currently producing a new documentary series for Channel 4 in the UK about people who have quit the rat race and moved to live in remote locations the world. It will be an inspirational series following the incredible stories of ordinary people who are living a unique way of life in some of the most beautiful and breath-taking places. The presenter, Kevin McCloud, best known for presenting the hit TV series ‘Grand Designs’ will visit people in their wildness homes and get to experience first-hand the wonder of life in these stunning locations.
Our research team in London is currently looking for suitable stories to feature in the series and we're keen to contact people who may be interested in taking part.
I thought I would contact you to see if could be interested. Or perhaps you aware of any British Expats living off-grid in Mongolia that might be worth approaching?
Any help you can provide is much appreciated. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Many Thanks and Kind Regards,
Cheryl Jackson
Producer
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