Daniel also acquires horses that have not participated in kok-boru, trains them to play, and then sells them. He is a graduate of the law faculty of Osh State University.
From childhood, Daniel developed an interest in horses. His father, who was a kok-boru enthusiast, always kept good horses and passed this passion on to his son. "He often took me with him to kok-boru, and I rode a calm mare, sometimes even falling asleep in the saddle," recalls Daniel.
His first horse, named Greider, was raised and trained by him from a foal. Although Daniel himself could not participate in the game, he decided to sell Greider so as not to "waste" his talent. Thus, he began selling horses—he raised and trained several more, which also found new owners.
At the moment, he has eight thoroughbred horses, half of which are Kyrgyz, while the others belong to Russian and European breeds.
According to Daniel, a key aspect of horse care is adhering to a routine. "Every morning they receive alfalfa. After feeding the horses, we take them outside so they can stretch, and then we give them water again. Then we carry out grooming and prepare for riding," he explains.
Training unbroken horses begins with close contact: frequent grooming and brushing. Once the animal gets used to it, Daniel gradually starts to sit on it and ride. "It’s important for the horse to be brave and ready to serve the rider until the end," he notes.
Prices for horses vary depending on the breed and their "status." Daniel says that even the largest and most beautiful horses are not valued if they have not participated in kok-boru. The most expensive horse he sold cost the Chinese $60,000, while most transactions occur in the range of $3,000 to $5,000.
Daniel shares an interesting case from his practice: "Two years ago, I was selling horses online and accidentally sold the same horse to two buyers. They arrived at the same time, and we ended up giving the horse to the one who came from afar."
Currently, Daniel has almost no free time, as he is fully immersed in caring for the horses. In the future, he dreams of opening a horse breeding farm, gathering horses of different breeds and preparing them for kok-boru. "I hope to realize this idea," he concludes.
