flourish; if not, then the herd will fail. Of the five kinds of herd animals typically recognized in Mongolia (horses, camels, oxen/yaks, sheep, and goats), horses are seen to have the highest prestige. A nomad with many horses is considered wealthy. Mongolians do not give their horses names; rather, they identify them by their color, markings, scars, and brands. Over 500 words in the Mongolian language describe the traits of horses. Mongolian horses are valued for their milk, meat, and hair. In the summer, mares are milked six times a day, once every two hours. A mare produces an average of 0.11 lbs of milk each time, with a yearly production of 662 lbs total. The milk is used to make the ubiquitous fermented drinks of Mongolia, airag and kumis. Horse meat is considered the healthiest, most delicious kind of meat. Each 600-lb Mongol horse yields about 240 lb of meat. The horse's hair can be used for a number of products, including rope, fiddle strings, and a variety of ornaments. Horse dung is used for camp fuel. See also Horses in East Asian warfare Kalmyk horse Przewalski's horse Sergeant Reckless (c. 1948-1968), a Mongolian mare and decorated war horse that served with the United States Marine Corps in the Korean War. Yakutian horse References External links The Mongolian Horse and Horseman Popular horse tours The Stallions Mane: The Next Generation of Horses in Mongolia Mongolian horse, Department of Animal Science, Oklahoma State University The Legend of Khokhoo Namjil Монгол адууны онцлог Horse breeds originating in Mongolia History of Mongolia Horse breeds