The turkik peoples and others who migrated from the steppes to Afghanistan domisticated the horse and used to as a mobile weapons platform for combat. Two types of horses are indigenous to Afghanistan. The other is larger and is raised in the stepps of Faryab and Balkh. Both breeds are used in bozkushi. Only male stud horses are used in the game.
Bozkushi horses require special training in order to be successful in the game.
Should the rider be thrown or dismount, the horse waits. A trained horse will gallop with terrific speed as soon as the horseman snatches the careas of a calf in order to gain an edge in the game. The horses are said to enjoy the game as much as the riders. The price of trained horses range Afs. 20,000 and Afs.