Pic story of horse trainer in Xinjiang

Shirzat Nulum is a 30-year-old horse trainer at the Akhal-Teke horses breeding and show base of the Yema Group. His job is to work with the horses in daily training and performances, and introduce the horse culture to visitors.

Shirzat came from Zhaosu county, which is known as "the hometown of heavenly horses", Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. Ten years ago, Shirzat made a major career choice to leave his hometown and become a horse trainer with Yema Group in Urumqi. Starting from the most basic tasks like grooming and feeding the horses, he honed his skills over the decade and gradually evolved into an outstanding horse trainer.

Today, his love for horses runs in the family. Shirzat's 5-year-old daughter, Shakira, showed a natural talent for horse riding almost as soon as she learned to walk. She is now the most beloved young rider at the horse base, with a dedicated "fan club" of her own.