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The Art of Roping on Horseback Among the Torghuts


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Bulag, Uradyn E. 
Fuerwa, Dorjraa 

Abstract

This video explores the traditional knowledge of catching animals by roping on horseback. However, this tradition among the Torghuts in Khar Us is on the verge of disappearing, as people now tend to rope while standing, with some even unaware of the skills involved in roping. Lassoing from horseback has its advantages; for example, it allows the rider to utilise the horse's power to control the roped animals. In contrast, standing on the ground requires several helpers to control animals such as horses or other large animals.

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Torghuts, Traditional Knowledge, Roping Skills

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Kalmyk Cultural Heritage Documentation Project, University of Cambridge

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Sponsored by Arcadia Fund, a charitable fund of Lisbet Rausing and Peter Baldwin.