The man perpetuating horse rearing tradition in Mongolia | SLICE | FULL DOCUMENTARY

In the middle of the Mongolian desert, formerly nomadic Sai and his family raise 50 horses.

Despite being born in the wild, the animal shares a rare and unique bond with Sai.

Through this way of life, Sai and his family strive to perpetuate the ancient traditions of Mongolian nomads, which face a threat of dying out due to the increasing sedentarisation.

Documentary: Sai's horses
Directed by: Virginie Saclier
Production: Y.N Productions - La Cuisine aux images & Mona Lisa Production

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[suitcasesal]

These people are very hardy and tenacious. I admire them. Sye has obviously earned the horses trust. Horses are amazing animals who are work partners of humans. I love the Mongolian music. It's hauntingly beautiful and speaks to me of freedom and it's costs, endurance, and tenacity.

[geniusmighty]

I am really thankful to those Mongols are still keeping their traditions, cultures, and Mongolian language in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in PRC. They also invent and create some innovative and useful tools to make the nomadic life much easier and sustainable. ❤

[haroldsmith]

This is all a little too nice. I love the Mongolian people, but many live much harsher than this. In my year there and travel through The country, I was subjected to eating decaying goat heads, animal intestines and many other such delicacies as well as many gallons of Airag/Ayrag. Because they had harsh times. These folks were dirt poor but graciously shared whatever they had. Most vids on Mongolia go to families that have larger herds and are paid for their hospitality. Wish I could have videoed what I experienced. Just saying.

[Sheepdog]

thank you....hopefully they will not have the last of their traditions taken away

[stayinalive]

Loved every minute of this show, and the soundtrack too. Very relaxing 🙂

[Queen-of-Swords]

The bond Sai has with his stallion is a joy to behold. I hope Mongolia maintains its traditions in the face of two very difficult neighbours - Russia and China.

[marymadalenem]

Awsome Thank you! Love the Mongols. How Beautiful to ride with the herd.

[SuzieWastie]

Regardless of how long these families have been together on their piece of land, the daily routine in such harsh environments seems not to have improved a whole lot over the generations. Any criticism of how these people live is not appropriate and until you've ridden or walked in their steps, you have no understanding of the nuances of their lives on an intimate level. I've even read comments from so called "westerners" who dare to compare their lot in life as being worse than these people are experiencing!!! Really? Maybe you should be just parachuted into their space and let's just see how well you survive. They're not the "privileged white man from the West in any way, shape or form. They're the descendants of a very long history of nomads who've survived and arrived at a place where they are at peace with their lifestyles. I have enormous respect for these soulful people who are happy in their own skins and don't winge and wine about their lot in life but they accept their simple but family oriented lives. Sai also has my respect for the way he has built such a close relationship with these beautiful Mongolian horses. His faith and belief in his chosen method of raising the herd and his simple but heartfelt explanation of why he raises them in a free environment I found to be very moving. May you and your family have a long, healthy and very happy life going forward, Sai. From Australia with love. Suzie 🐎🐎🐎

[abdelraman]

I loved this one as always. But i would suggest using Mongol music or songs in the background because I think you were using Chinese ones? Not that I have anything against Chinese music but I just think Mongol music fits better here.

[nodigBKMiche]

Awesome documentary! Thank You to all concerned - camera; script; Family; Everyone! Has anyone thought about taking to them about changing their land naturally? swales, trees, shrubs, etc.? Douglas Barnes is a Canadian Author, who has written on this subject, but I am sure there are many authors in Asia.

[setzenmaxette]

Thank you for a very nice documentary. Unfortunately, this ancient lifestyle is likely to vanish entirely in decades to come. We live between two of the most hostile nations, Russians and Chinese. Both of them have been actively destroying Mongolian culture. The same story can be told about Russian Mongolians who are even worse. They don't know where they came from.

[DieselBullet]

Second Viewer and I feel a vibe with Mongolians. I am an Indian, but I have a Genghis khan’s tattoo on my arm.

[alvinf]

I liked this movie, especially its use of the Mongolian music and native dress.

[momwomen]

Beautiful Mongolian mashallah ❤️ 😍 ♥️ 💖 💕

[rigolecler]

Pero por favor traduzcan al español para poder disfrutar de sus interesantes documentales

[user]

sending love from California. its not violin, Morin huur.

[JesseP.Watson]

21:21 Being a native Britain, I understand that to be a state of affairs not just effecting Mongolians.

[johnnytawon]

You are, no matter what, , , , unlike all.!!!! Free Tibet. 🙏🙏🙏

[takuan]

Nice work. The greasy sound track is off putting though.

[Wendy-bdzu]

Get your dog of the chain and out of the cold 😢