Tonies HOW AND WHY Fabulous Horses / The Mongol Steppe Riders  In our modern times, horses are amongst our best friends, whereas on former days hey mainly served as working force. Join us for a visit to a cattle ranch in the USA where cowboys on Quarter Horses look after herds of cattle. These cowboys are experts on horses and masters in riding them. The Mongol Steppe Riders The legendary Genghis Khan once ruled the largest empire the world has ever known. What was the secret behind the success of the Mongol horsemen? Even today, some Mongols live a nomadic life and call a tent their home. At the famous Naadam festival, we meet amazingly talented archers and wrestlers. We also get to know why it is the children who ride the racehorses. Author: Dr Manfred Baur Reader: Christopher Karatsonyi, Debby van Dooren