A splendid video of renowned Russian equine artist Alexey Nikolaevich Glukharev on exhibit at the 18th International Exhibition “Equiros 2016” with his beautiful variety of horse works. At about 1:48 in the video he speaks on his favorite breed, the Akhal-Teke horse, referring to it as a “living monument of very very ancient civilizations” and […]
The Akhal-Teke Association of America led a feature for the Akhal-Teke horse with Horse Capital TV! So wonderful to see more coverage of this special breed shared locally within the USA and broadcast online. Yorke was interviewed and pictured is Stephanie McGillivray with one of our greatest mentors, Jas Shearer of Magic Valley Akhal-Tekes. We […]
“In the period between the fourteenth and nineteenth centuries, the Turkish argamak (thoroughbred) emerged from the nexus of nomadic horse trade and empire to become an expression of the equine ideal. Under Suleiman the Magnificent (1494-1566), the Argamak became the horse of royalty in the Ottoman Empire. Turkoman horses circulated as prestigious diplomatic gifts between […]
Today we celebrate the safe arrival of frozen breeding doses from the cosmic, late stallion, Perengistan!! Shared generously by Medeus Stud in Italy and smoothly imported by Mersant International. Perengistan was bred at Stavropol Stud from world class parents: the influential and elite producer stallion Karar and renowned dam of Piastr–one of the most successful […]
The first Chaar Appaloosa foal and filly of year arrived today! Born out in the wild high-pastures around Toktogul and now has been safely brought down the mountain to the new Chaar Ranch paddocks. She marks the start of the next generation in the breed’s revitalization program in Kyrgyzstan. Video from the International Chaar Appaloosa […]
Featured for International Sale- Proven broodmare and riding horse OKGUNLY EST (Myrat x Ozariya, Posman sire line, Ovgan dam line) 2015 smoky black mare, 156cm Offered with international concierge support for delivery on behalf of Akhal-Teke EST Raised and located in Estonia, ready for export anywhere with international support for transport. She is a mare […]
Looking for the perfect purebred Akhal-Teke to be your next riding partner or to refine your breeding program with? We are thrilled to announce several exceptional Akhal-Tekes for your consideration bred by and offered for sale internationally on behalf of Akhal-Teke EST. All these horses were raised among social herds in huge, lush pastures of […]
Meet Aeon-Arc Our 2.17.26 Akhal-Teke Colt by Galapker-Dacor and out of Atakty-Dacor. Aeon is the ancient world spelling (like aion) of “eon”, meaning timeless, eternity, and enduring power. This name reflects how special this colt is in having been born in the first moments of Lunar New Year’s Day Year of the Fire Horse as […]
“Akhal-Teke Horses: Heavenly Creatures”: A film on the Akhal-Teke, the culture surrounding them as a national emblem in Turkmenistan, and an overview of their history–currently available to watch online with English subtitles. In addition to showing the beauty contests and racing of Akhal-Tekes in Turkmenistan, it gives an inside look of the practice and significance […]
Akhal-Tekes, also called Argamaks by hippologists, have been given as royal and political gifts throughout history. We now know from genetic research that they were likely brought to England either pure or as crossbreds for development of the English Thoroughbred horse–a breed that was once only for the aristocracy. However, the first purebred Akhal-Teke gifted […]
