I have learned from elders that three families migrated from Kharshaar to Hobogsair, following the highest Khatun, or queen, of the Torghtus in Kharshaar. This decision arose due to a mysterious trend where Torghut royal descendants frequently met untimely ends. In response, Buddhist Lamas in Lhasa suggested that the highest queen should have the freedom to go wherever she pleased, accompanied by whatever possessions she desired. Subsequently, she migrated to Hobogsair, accompanied by three other families: Onischin, Dalch Malchin and Zamch Bor family, along with their livestock. The introduction of fine horses from Kharshaar resulted in these families often triumphing in races within Hobogsair. Interestingly, local herders hold a belief that horses from these three families never achieve victories when racing towards Sair Mountain, as the deity of the mountain does not accept them. Consequently, the horses from these families predominantly partake in races situated in lowland areas, far from the Sair Mountain. Buyantai is the descendant of a renowned thief named Aaz, who once stole a prized horse (Toson Khar Mori in Mongolian) from Kazakh Aliya Noyan in Altai, presenting it to his own Noyan in Hobogsair. In bygone days, Torghuts from Hobogsair and Kazakhs from Altai frequently organized joint summer festivals or Naadam, featuring horse racing and wrestling. During this period, Aliya Noyan’s exceptional horse triumphed for several years, and the Torghut Noyan of Hobogsair expressed a desire to purchase the horse from its owner. In response, the Kazakh Noyan retorted: “Come and steal it if you have the courage.” Enraged by this challenge, Torghut Noyan convened the Torghut thieves in Hobogsair, selecting Aaz to carry out the daring theft. Prior to embarking on his journey to Altai, Aaz enlisted Dobchai to craft thirteen keys capable of unlocking the horse’s enclosure. He arranged for a robust horse capable of bearing heavy loads over long distances and prepared two whole lambs as sustenance for the journey. With his adept thieving skills and a shrewd mind, Aaz successfully acquired the coveted horse from the Kazakh and returned triumphant to Hobogsair. Upon beholding the long-desired horse, the Torghut Noyan rewarded Aaz with a herd of eleven mares with a stallion, and a gelding equipped with brand-new horse tack. The Noyan also cautioned Aaz against engaging in further livestock theft. Shortly after the incident, Kazakh Aliya Noyan visited Hobogsair, acknowledging the horse deal agreement and consenting to let the Torghut Noyan retain ownership of the horse. However, when expressing a desire to see the face of the thief, the Torghut Noyan refrained from revealing his identity. Since Aaz, three generations have passed down to me: Aaz, Jav, Tsebjei, and myself, Buyantai.