What better way to see Mongolia than as the locals do, by horse ? Chinggis Khaan and his armies travelled to Europe by horse, and to this day it remains the most common and reliable form of transport. Horses can go where roads and petrol do not exist, and where walkers would be up to their knees in mud. Most nomadic families have a herd of horses, the size of the herd being a status symbol. In the summer months mare's milk is fermented to make "airag", a drink which is much loved by all Mongolians and drunk in huge quantities. A good horse would be a man's most prized possession, and all animals are well cared for