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Ancient saddles preserved at horse museum

By Alexis Hooi (China Daily)

Updated: 2014-06-17

Ancient saddles preserved at horse museum

Ma Dongsheng (far right) with his horse riding buddies at his stables on the outskirts of Duolun. Photo by Alexis Hooi / For China Daily

Ma owns a 33-hectare stable on the grasslands outside Duolun and rears more than 30 horses.

But it is his private museum of antique and ethnic saddlery that takes pride of place. Touted as the only one of its kind anywhere in the world, his collection boasts more than 3,000 pieces of equestrian equipment from dynasties such as the Jin (1115-1234).

The exhibits include more than a hundred saddles - ranging from traditional Mongolian seats ornamented in gilt gold, velvet and cloisonne fit for the Khan's immediate family, to Japanese military getups with gun holsters from the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1937-1945).

Like a delighted boy introducing some of his most beloved toys, Ma points to stirrups from the Liao (916-1125) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties, such as a swivelling Khitan piece of bronze-bamboo link design and a Manchu one with dragon-loop motif. All are immaculately preserved and presented behind glass showcases.

"I inherited and collected these through the decades. Some of them are priceless," Ma says.

His treasure trove is housed in a Qing Dynasty compound, guarded by Tibetan mastiffs.

Visitors are welcome and true to his local nickname as the baatar (Mongolian for hero) of the grasslands, Ma is generous enough to allow his collection to be viewed free of charge.

National equestrian associations and media have covered the official opening of his museum but Ma says his hometown's equestrian attractions still need all the support they can get.

"This area has historically been the meeting point between the Han and Mongolian peoples. A lot of it is rich in equestrian tradition, practice and customs that should be preserved before they disappear," he says.

"Take the master craftsman of the Mongolian saddles here. He's already in his 70s. And he has no apprentice, no successor."

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