19th July 2026
wild notes: kyrgyzstan
off grid / nomadic lifestyle
One of the key reasons that makes riding in Kyrgyzstan so special, and one of the main reasons for its rise in popularity, is the opposite lifestyle it offers many of us. We’re all so ‘plugged in’ at the moment, spending hours on social media and working with screens. An escape to Kyrgyzstan to experience a nomadic lifestyle is a breath of fresh air. A large part of riding holidays in Kyrgyzstan is getting to know the local Nomads, learning about their culture and horses, and how they’ve learnt to live off the land. Many of them live a very simple life which is inherently attractive as we move further and further away from that in the Western world.
yurts
Staying in traditional yurts is one of the most memorable parts of a riding holiday in Kyrgyzstan for many riders. Inside, they are simple but cosy, with everyone sleeping on bed rolls laid out in a shared space. Meals are cooked and served communally, with everyone sitting together to eat as a group, and that sense of sharing the experience is a big part of what makes it so special. It’s a different experience for many of us to travel, live and eat in such close quarters to other people but it allows a bond to form within the group and offers yet another way to experience a life so different to our own.
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