This video is a young Torghut boy Burgud’s passage rite, locally also known as the horse-ride ritual. The process is meticulously planned, beginning with thorough preparations by the parents, who ensure the child is equipped with a special small horse saddle, referred to as ‘Ermelj’, and a horse of specific colour, often determined by Buddhist authorities. Additionally, two close relatives are invited to accompany the child as they visit family members on the day of the ritual, ensuring the children’s safety. On the day of the ceremony, the child mounts their horse, guided by experienced relatives, to visit close relatives bearing gifts of dairy products and milk liquor. Host families reciprocate the visit with hospitality and presents, such as horsewhips and reins, alongside blessings conveyed through milk. The ritual concludes with the child gaining practical experience in horse riding throughout the day, along with acquiring the necessary equipment to ride independently in the future. Following the horse-riding ritual, the community acknowledges the child’s transition to a young horse rider and encourages them to further develop their skills by herding lambs or calves around the encampment. These children, having undergone the ceremony, are esteemed as ‘Hölin Döröod Hürch, Garin Ganzagd Khürev’ – meaning their hands have reached the saddle strings and their legs have reached the stirrups.