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Horse harness: a true portrayal of Ewenki people's horse herding skills

'the man who harnesses the horse pole, the man who harnesses the horse, you are powerful and majestic, the galloping horse is like the wind, the endless field wanders with you, and your heart is as broad as the earth '. These contents are excerpts from the lyrics of the song "harnessed the horse pole", reflecting the customs of ethnic minorities! In the tradition of Ewenki people, there is the custom of roping horses. Horse riding is also a traditional Ewenki sport! What is the custom of the Ewenki people to harness horses? Let's look at it with you: the horse riding custom of Ewenki nationality!

The custom of horse riding of Ewenki nationality

Horse riding was originally a skill of herdsmen when they were herding horses. Now it has evolved into ethnic minority characteristic sports.

The sport is a swing horse harness and a rope horse harness. The swing harness is a 3-meter bamboo pole held by the rider, and a rope ring is tied at the top of the pole. The size of the ring can cover the horse's head. A rope harness is a rider holding a loose knot rope. At the beginning of the movement, let the fierce horse gallop, and the riders gallop to catch up. When they reach an appropriate distance, they will quickly set the horse, and the one who first sets the horse's head and pulls the fierce horse will win.

This national traditional activity also expressed the courage and wisdom of the Ewenki people, and witnessed the bravery of the Ewenki people as a grassland nation.

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