What is "baigue"

Baigue is one of the most ancient and popular types of horse races with many Turkic people. Baigue is a rugged terrain riding for long distance (5-15 km in the past more than 50 km) in which a tactical skill of the rider plays the most important role. Its appearance is connected with nomadic way of life, the necessity of horses’ training for long moves. Nowadays it is held at hippodromes.