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Photograph by Adam Warwick 



A PAIR OF MONGOLIAN HORSE-CATCHERS 



The riders carry long birch poles, like fishing-rods. Mongol ponies are exported in great 

 numbers to China. The mares, which are easily distinguished by their flowing tails, are 

 kept at home for breeding purposes. 



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 Photograph by Luther Ancle 



A MONGOL COWBOY 



Expert horsemasters from childhood, both men and women are equally at home in the 

 saddle. In fact, the Mongol so seldom walks that he develops an unsteady, rolling gait 

 when ill luck forces him afoot. 



