More than half a century ago in Tay Ninh , horse-drawn carriages were an indispensable means of road transport. At that time, in the markets of Tay Ninh (Tan Ninh ward), Ka Tum (Tan Dong commune), and Tan Bien (Tan Bien commune), there were quite a few horse-drawn carriages clustered together to serve the transportation and goods delivery needs of the local people. Returning to these markets in late 2025, the horse-drawn carriages were gone, replaced by three-wheeled vehicles and small trucks transporting goods.
In the early years after liberation, the authorities organized very lively horse races at the provincial stadium. For decades now, this activity has ceased. Most memorable was in 2017, when a large-scale farm in Hung Thuan commune, occupying a 5.5-hectare garden, raised, preserved, and bred rare racehorses. A horse "made in Hung Thuan" competed for the first time at the Dai Nam Tourist Area racetrack (now Ho Chi Minh City) and won fourth place. At that time, the owner of this horse farm even planned to invest in building an international-standard racetrack. However, for various reasons, the horse farm has been dissolved in recent years.
The golden age of horse racing is over, but some families in Tay Ninh still love and raise horses for riding and tourism services. From there, horses have taken on a new historical role. Mr. Chau Quoc Viet (residing in Tan Bien commune) is raising nearly 10 large horses for breeding and selling foals to households and tourist areas inside and outside the province. According to Mr. Viet, his family currently supplies horses to places that organize sports and entertainment such as obstacle courses and those that need them for photography services.
For the past four years, Binh Minh ward has had a family-run restaurant combined with a horse riding club, founded by Mr. Pham Hoang Nam, featuring five large, strong horses. Mr. Nam stated: “In the last two years, the facility has trained and delivered horses to Ca Mau province, Can Tho city, and Ho Chi Minh City. Before delivery, the horses are trained in riding techniques, standing still for photos, crossing fences, wading through water, and are not afraid of strangers or vehicles.”
Mr. Nam added that since opening the club, many people who love equestrian sports have registered for lessons. Especially on weekends, many people from Ho Chi Minh City come to learn horsemanship, riding, obstacle courses, galloping, and wading through streams. "In the future, the club will expand its area to provide a more diverse range of activities," Mr. Nam shared.
In legends, history, and everyday life, horses are depicted as gentle, diligent, loyal, and devoted companions. It can be said that horses have become a cultural symbol for the Vietnamese people. Today, with societal development and the replacement of horse power by modern vehicles and machinery, many people still remain attached to and nurture these animals out of passion.
Source: https://baotayninh.vn/nghe-nuoi-ngua-xua-nay-o-tay-ninh-137456.html
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