The Akhal-Teke
The Akhal-Teke is a breed of living history, representing over 3,000 years of equestrian partnership. From their back, the early world was shaped, and from their blood the modern horse was born. The Akhal-Teke has carried many names throughout its development: Fergana, Heavenly Horse, Argamak, Turcoman, Turk, and more. It became legendary for its swiftness, stamina, intelligence, loyalty, and otherworldly traits such as hooded eyes and a metallic coat.
The Chaar Appaloosa Horse
The Chaar Appaloosa Horse is a sacred, spotted mountain horse of the ancient Silk Road. They were believed to be extinct, only surviving through ancient folklore and petroglyphs, but were genetically rediscovered and are being revived through strategic breeding. They are unique Central Asian originators of the appaloosa leopard spot and shuffle gait genes, which inspired their current name. Used for mountain riding, herding, and the sport of horseball.
What’s the Latest
Study Reveals the Turkoman Origin of the Thoroughbred, Not the Arabian
The study “Genome Diversity and the Origin of the Arabian Horse” (Cosgrove et al., 2020) is one of the most fantastic recent genetic findings revealing the true narrative of the Akhal-Teke of antiquity, the Turk horse, and their significant role in founding the Thoroughbred. In history, Turks and Arabians were often linguistically “grouped” together in […]
Gappar-Dacor at Stud for 2026
We are proud to announce that our Kazakh imported, purebred Akhal-Teke stallion Gappar-Dacor is now at stud!! Available for fresh cooled to purebred and part-bred mares for the 2026 breeding season. Gappar was bred and born at Dacor Akhal-Teke Stud Farm in Kazakhstan, where he became the 2016 Champion of Kazakhstan 2YR Colt, and he […]
Chaar Appaloosa in Winter High Mountains
The beautiful, rugged landscape of the Chaar Appaloosa horse’s homeland. The Chaar evolved to endure in these extreme high altitude conditions and live in harmony with its dramatic seasonal changes as they climb or descend throughout the year. They are a hardy, intelligent, and surefooted breed that have been sacred to Kyrgyzstan’s nomadic way of […]
Living Art, Stallion Gappar
All our Akhal-Tekes are something otherworldly, ancient spirits who chose to share our realm, but this stallion in particular is so surreal. He is a walking fairytale, prose poetry lept from the pages of a dream journal. When he really looks at you, he’s not just seeing but looking into you–and the energy found between […]
Resource Organizations
Akhal-Teke Association of America
Akhal-Teke Horse Association
International Association of Akhal-Teke Breeding (MAAK)
International Chaar Appaloosa Horse Association
