Untamed horses roam in Turkish foothills

Untamed horses roam in Turkish foothills

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Yılkı horses, horses abandoned and turned loose by their owners, are now symbols of the central Anatolia. (Photos: Alamy)
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The number of these yılkı horses reaches toward the 600’s and they have an interesting story.

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The horses, which are living in herds in Central Anatolia, have been abandoned by villagers and have become wild over time.
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In old times the number of horses was higher than today but with time some of them spread to other cities, some of them tamed by people.

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As a special Anatolian kind, these horses are utilized as ambler horses. Which means they are the most suitable and strong horses for races.

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And the all horses in that herd have same capabilities if they can tame anymore.
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