In 2025, we collaborated with the International association Chaar Appaloosa to create a trip of a lifetime. 🇰🇬 🇺🇸🇨🇦⛰️ We journeyed to Kyrgyzstan with a small group of 9 amazing people from North America to discover the nearly-extinct yet recovering sacred spotted mountain horse, the Chaar Appaloosa, in its homeland in the heart of the Celestial Mountains.
On the trip, we explored significant horse heritage sites across the country, along the Silk Road and in the rich Fergana Valley—where the Akhal-Teke also originates. We learned firsthand about the enduring nomadic culture of the Kyrgyz people in the mountain region, and how they and their horses still live in harmony with the rhythms of the land. We even had the opportunity to ride Chaar Appaloosa across wild high mountain pastures, with spectacular views of the country, and a chance to help drive the herds down for vet inspections and rearrangement for the next breeding season.
In 2027, we hope to do it again, and this time we would like to invite adventurers from anywhere in the world to join us! Welcoming non-riders to experienced ones. Space will be limited again to preserve the friendship of the experience.
If you may be interested in joining us for a return journey to meet the Chaar Appaloosa Horse, discover ancient horse heritage, and experience Kyrgyz culture, comment “feeling celestial” below. ✨
Photos from our 2025 group experience.