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Archival Footage of Gudrat’s Grandsire Arbalet at First Jumping Competition

A fun 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 […]

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  • January 27, 2026

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 […]

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  • January 26, 2026

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 […]

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  • January 21, 2026

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 […]

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  • January 20, 2026

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 […]

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  • January 18, 2026

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 […]

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  • January 18, 2026

ATAA and Akhal-Tekes at the Horse World Expo March 2026

The Akhal-Teke horse and the Akhal-Teke Association of America will be represented this year during the Horse World Expo! Meet the Akhal-Tekes at their indoor breed booth or watch them perform in the Parade of Breeds. One of the seven Akhal-Tekes planned to be in attendance will be Kerkav’s close relative: accomplished dressage and eventing […]

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  • January 16, 2026

Manlayi’s Son Filmed in “Sacred” Music Video with Jessica Baio!

Manlayli’s son Mele Chus was filmed in a music video!! MV Mele Chus, lovingly called Melo, was sired by Akhal-Teke stallion Merdan and out of MV Manlayli–bred at Magic Valley Akhal-Tekes here in Colorado. He is now owned and cherished by Kyla Kozile (@thewildwestspirit) and shows his otherworldliness in this production. Kyla captured this saying […]

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  • January 10, 2026

Akhal-Teke Embryo Available for 2026 Contracting

Akhal-Teke embryo available for contracting 2026! For purebred or partbred foal. At Arcana Heritage Horses, one of our goals with Akhal-Tekes is to create a network of breeders to share and exchange breeding opportunities in the ultimate pursuit of improving the breed’s quality, presence, and accessibility in North America. One of these is a chance […]

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  • January 9, 2026

Colt from the 2025 Accelerated Breeding Program

Portrait of a Chaar Appaloosa colt from this year’s accelerated breeding program. His name is Egeman and he is a son of the famous lead stallion Chaar Suluu. Photo from the International Chaar Appaloosa Horse Association.

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  • December 31, 2025