Equestrian traditions

No doubt, the Hungarians belong to the equestrian nations of Eurasia. Our ancestors coming from the East have not only brought along a highly developed equestrian culture, but also agricultural skills of high standard, iron-smelting methods corresponding to the level of the age and goldsmith's art admirable even today.  more...

Traditional Hungarian horse breeds and other horse breeds farmed in Hungary. more...

Equestrian contests and games have since the old days played a very important role in the cultures of the equestrian nomad peoples of the steppe region of Eurasia. The various horse-related games played in teams or by individual participants may also be regarded as equestrian sports in today’s sense. more...

One of the secrets of the battle tactics of equestrian peoples was always hidden in the speed of their horses. Consequently, even in ancient times, horse races and carriage racing were organised to test out breeding animals. more...