Manas Niyazov is a kok-boru star. How horses are prepared for kok-boru. Goat-cutting is a sport of strong men.

pionerprodukt.by continues to publish videos from the AgroExpedition "Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan". In this video, we will talk about the famous dynasty of Niyazov kok-borists, known far beyond the borders of the Kyrgyz Republic, and also learn all the subtleties of this sport, popular throughout Central Asia.
Kok-boru “goat-cutting” is a symbiosis of horse racing and games. The riders are fighting for the carcass of a goat - it is necessary not only to take possession of it, but also to hold it, and then throw it into the "cauldron" (gate) of the opponent's team.
The sons of the Niyazov dynasty are the most famous cook-borists in the entire post-Soviet space. Recently, instead of the traditional carcass of a goat, the carcass of a calf is used in the game.
In this game, there must be a harmonious combination of the rider and the horse, they must not only have good physical and mental abilities, but also form a single whole. The athlete must be flexible, quick and have a fine feel for the horse.
Horses for kok-boru, as a rule, are selected from the ancient Karabair breed, known for its physical qualities. At one time, the breed was even considered lost, but with the growing popularity of the kok-boru game, it has not only revived, but is now at the peak of popularity.
At the time of filming, there were about 40 mares and 10 stallions in the Niyazov farm, all of whom can participate in the game. Starting from the age of 2, stallions begin to cook, and from the age of 3 they can already take part in kok-boru. The cost of a kok-boru horse starts at $10,000 and can go up to $ 300,000 . Stallions can participate in competitions for a long time - 10-15 years.
Preparation of cook-borists begins from early childhood, as soon as they start riding. Almost all famous coc-borists grew up in the mountains.
Kok-boru competitions are held 4 times a year and are timed to coincide with the national holidays of Kyrgyzstan, and a regular championship is also held. In addition, competitions are held in other countries: Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Russia , USA..