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
Our Research and Film Project Feature in Teke Mania Magazine
The Akhal-Teke Horse Association so beautifully featured our story about our ongoing whole genome and documentary project! We have been incredibly touched by the generous support of the Akhal-Teke community. Last fall we traveled around Europe to meet our project goals, where we inteviewed 24 Akhal-Teke owners and collected data on 80 purebreds. This year […]
Pillars of Our Program’s Foundation
We have loved spending the weekend at the Akhal-Teke Association of America conference with so many incredible, passionate Akhal-Teke breeders and owners who we are so grateful to know and continue to be inspired by. Pictured with us here are some of the most important figures in our journey with Arcana Heritage Horses, and we […]
PSG Akhal-Teke Stallion in Working Equitation Demo
At the Akhal-Teke Association of America’s conference Working Equitation demo presentation with the handsome PSG Akhal-Teke stallion Gerald, sire to Hibiscus, and Katrina of Akhal Valley Farms doing a short schooling pattern. ✨ Akhal-Tekes really thrive with versatility in their work.
Story of the Famous 1935 Ashgabat-Moscow Ride that Proved the Value of Akhal-Tekes as Purebreds
The story of the Ashgabat-Moscow trek is a famous one that really marked the precedent for preservation efforts of the purebred Akhal-Teke horse. This telling of “The Ashgabat-Moscow Horseback Ride” was shared online by Elena Panyushina (Елена Панюшина) originally in Russian here. It has been translated into English below. First there is an overview of […]
Resource Organizations
Akhal-Teke Association of America
Akhal-Teke Horse Association
International Association of Akhal-Teke Breeding (MAAK)
International Chaar Appaloosa Horse Association
