Ulaanbaatar
State titles conferred on horse trainers
Politics
Ulaanbaatar/MONTSAME/ On February 15, President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga issued a decree, based on a proposal from the Committee on Organizing the National Festival – Naadam, on awarding the horse trainers who qualified for the respective state titles. The awardees are the horse trainers who claimed a great number of wins in national-level races demonstrating their high training skills.
President said in his speech at the ceremony, “Happy Tsagaan Sar to all horse trainers who are playing an honorable role in passing down the great traditional cultural heritage to the next generations”.
“Conquering half of the world would have been impossible for the Mongols if it were not the horses. Wise king Khubilai established an Equestrian Ministry in 1263, indicating a special importance attached to horses. The Equestrian Ministry made priceless contribution to strengthening the Mongolian army”, said the President.
The latter concluded his speech wishing “may the spirit of horses bless us forever. Happy Tsagaan Sar!”
President said in his speech at the ceremony, “Happy Tsagaan Sar to all horse trainers who are playing an honorable role in passing down the great traditional cultural heritage to the next generations”.
“Conquering half of the world would have been impossible for the Mongols if it were not the horses. Wise king Khubilai established an Equestrian Ministry in 1263, indicating a special importance attached to horses. The Equestrian Ministry made priceless contribution to strengthening the Mongolian army”, said the President.
The latter concluded his speech wishing “may the spirit of horses bless us forever. Happy Tsagaan Sar!”
Source: President.mn
