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
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 […]
Archival Footage of Gudrat’s Grandsire Arbalet at First Jumping Competition
An archival video of Gudrat’s elegant grandsire Arbalet (Amelit 12 x Abrai) at his first competition in Monterey, Mexico with only 3 months training. Documented and shared by Ulrike Ruppelt. Gudrat shares his ease of training and quick learning! Gudrat also had a very nice first jumping competition as a young horse, earning 1st and […]
Akhal-Teke Stallion Gudrat Now at Stud
We are very excited to announce our partnership with James Boudrieau of Broken Spoke Ranch to offer breedings from Akhal-Teke stallion Gudrat (Marat x Gazelle)! Available for pure and cross breeding. 2017 | Bay | Gelishikli Sire Line | Fantin Dam Line Frozen or fresh cooled, US & Canada. Standing in Colorado. Gudrat is a […]
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 […]
Resource Organizations
Akhal-Teke Association of America
Akhal-Teke Horse Association
International Association of Akhal-Teke Breeding (MAAK)
International Chaar Appaloosa Horse Association
