In the traditional practices of horse training among the Torghut Mongols, a structured regimen governs the preparation of their prized steeds. A day is segmented into three periods of eight hours each, during which the horse is fed at regular intervals, every eight hours, with a preference for grass sourced from mountainous regions. However, feeding horses grass from wetlands is not advised, as it is believed to be detrimental to their training. Water intake is also meticulously regulated, with the horse permitted no more than three mouthfuls at a time, each lasting approximately 10 seconds. To maintain the horse’s physical condition, it is required to rest upon hard earth; if unavailable, sand is laid beneath it. Traditional wisdom suggests that standing on wetlands can provide sufficient water intake for the horse through its hooves. Exercise is another crucial aspect of training, with the horse encouraged to run periodically to induce sweating, considered essential for purging toxins from its body. Following exertion, the horse is allowed to rest throughout the night. Additionally, a cluster of owl feathers is affixed to the horse’s head during the training period, symbolising the aspiration for lightness and swiftness in its training and racing. Similarly, this reverence for owl feathers among Kazakhs extends beyond horse training, incorporating them into various aspects of their culture, from adorning newly acquired vehicles to blessing newborns and newlyweds alike with their presence.