For travelers on the Silk Road, there was one luxury that was prized above all others – the Ferghana horse. More than just a beast of burden, this steed was nothing less than medium of cultural exchange that bridged the gap between civilizations. Despite no longer performing its role as a mode of transport, the Ferghana horse, with its powerful muscles and flowing mane, still stirs the imagination, and remains just as priceless as ever.