A breed of living history
Akhal-Teke
Bred for 3,000+ years across Central Asia for swiftness, stamina, intelligence, and loyalty — a breed that shaped the early world. Fewer than 7,000 exist worldwide, only about 250 in North America.
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Arcana Heritage Horses is a mother-daughter venture born of a shared love for the rare and remarkable horses of history. We breed and preserve the enduring Akhal-Teke and the sacred Chaar Appaloosa — two endangered breeds of the Silk Road that carry our origin story, and yours.
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Two endangered heritage breeds
A sacred, spotted mountain horse
Chaar Appaloosa
A near-extinct Central Asian mountain horse, genetically rediscovered and now the subject of dedicated revitalization. Fewer than 100 genetically tested individuals remain.
Learn moreAncient breeds from the Central Asian steppes, bred and raised in the American plains.
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