Monday, May 14, 2012

The Manly Sports of the Turkic Nations: Kökbörü - Kyrgyz goat dragging

Kyrgyz goat dragging (the Turkic name: Kökbörü) is cold, dangerous, daunting.


But if you love horses or once did, the sport will interest you.  I am pleased to say that  a goat carcass, not a goat, is now used.













Goat dragging in Kansas






Tajik goat dragging, on Yaks



A way the Hani pople of China spend some time . . . . [not goat dragging]






















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