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Exploring the mountains and steppes of Kazakhstan on horseback is an unforgettable and authentic experience, but organizing a trek in this vast country can be complex.
From finding reliable providers to choosing the right routes, proper preparation is essential.
In this article, I’ll share some practical tips to help you organize your equestrian adventure, ensuring you fully enjoy the wild beauty of Kazakhstan.
Kazakh people, traditionally horse breeders, have always viewed these animals as essential companions, witnesses to their history and culture.
Even today, riding offers privileged access to breathtaking landscapes, from expansive steppes to majestic mountains, often unreachable by other means.
This allows you not only to admire the country's wild beauty but also to feel the deep connection between the Kazakh people and their land.
🐎In Kazakhstan, at the open-air ethnographic museum Botai-Burabay, archaeological research has shown that horses were domesticated 1,000 years earlier than previously believed!
Kazakhstan is a vast country with many wild regions: you can travel hundreds of kilometers without encountering a village. This isolated nature makes horseback adventures even more exhilarating but also poses risks.
Therefore, it is quite dangerous to venture without an experienced local guide who knows the terrain and local customs.
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Many travelers want to buy a horse after seeing videos of people crossing Mongolia or Kyrgyzstan on horseback. However, they forget the reality of Kazakhstan: an extremely harsh climate, vast distances, and very isolated areas. Under these conditions, this type of project is not only unrealistic but also dangerous.
Furthermore, we strongly discourage people who do not know how to care for horses from buying one. A horse is neither a toy nor a simple means of transportation: it is an animal that requires experience, daily care, and a good knowledge of the local environment.
Despite these challenges, don’t be discouraged. With good planning and the right resources, a horseback adventure in Kazakhstan can be an unforgettable experience.
The best approach is to find a local partner specializing in horseback travel.
While equestrian sports are booming in the country and many stables exist, not all offer long treks or have experience hosting foreign tourists, which may lead to language barriers.
⚠️ I emphasize the importance of working with trusted local guides and not settling for the first stable you find. As everywhere, while horses are a major symbol of Kazakhstan, some stables may mistreat them.
There are several types of excursions, most often in the Almaty region, but multi-day treks are still not very common in Kazakhstan compared to neighboring countries such as Kyrgyzstan or Mongolia.
And yet, this is the best way to discover ancient Kazakhstan and meet nomads (and why not join them for a traditional game of kokpar).
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For several years now, we have been organizing horse treks in Kazakhstan, both in summer and winter.
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From a few hours to a week, our different formats include nights in the mountains for total immersion in nomadic culture.
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Our strength: trusted local partners who care about animal welfare, a friendly atmosphere, and treks suitable for all levels, from beginners to experienced riders!
🧭 Join us on our next expeditions or contact us if you have a specific project in mind and would like to organize a tailor-made adventure! Need inspiration for your next trip? Follow us on Instagram to discover our past expeditions, our spirit of adventure, our human and responsible approach, and the friendly atmosphere that guides each of our trips.
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