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The Whisper of Stars - The Horse Is a Mainstay of Siberian Life |
| Section: THE ARTS / |
| Author: Written And Photographed By Bryan Alexander |
| Publication: The world & I online |
| Issue Date: 1/1/2000 |
| Size: 1,214 Words, 6,834 Characters |
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It is midwinter in the Siberian taiga, just north of the Arctic circle. The temperature is bitterly cold. In a forest clearing a group of horses paw at the snow with their hooves to feed on the grasses buried beneath. Their breath freezes instantly in the cold air, and a thick layer of ice has formed in the hair around their nostrils and mouth. Short, stocky, and fat, the animals appear to be in good condition. vbcrlf
* A Siberian nomad is still smiling at -580 F.vbcrlf Horses might not be a sight normally associated with this harsh environment, but this hardy breed--known as "Yakut"--thrives in the Siberian Republic of Sakha (more commonly known as Yakutia). Remarkably, these horses fend for themselves during the long and bitter Siberian winters. They require no shelter or sup...
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... In winter they are fed hay every day after work and are regularly groomed to remove any ice that has formed in their hair. A strong bond is formed between the herders and their horses. The Yakuts are understandably proud of their unique herds. The people's own survival has been intimately linked to the hardy animal that adapted so well to the most extreme climatic conditions in the world. vbcrlf
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