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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

Special Arrival from Kazakhstan: Sikyrly-Dacor

Last week we welcomed another very special addition to our program, Akhal-Teke mare Sikyrly-Dacor (Keity-Shael – Saivan x Sapaly – Pamel Kan), to Colorado! 🎀✨ She arrived safely all the way from Kazakhstan and is settling in well with her familiar Kazakh herdmates. She brings with her a lovely personality and an exciting ancestry of […]

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  • December 21, 2025

We Are Featured in Teke Mania 2025

Our research and documentary work is featured in the 2025 issue of The Akhal-Teke Horse Association (ATHA)’s annual magazine, Teke Mania! 📰✨ Every year the ATHA, an international Akhal-Teke organization based in Europe, puts together this beautiful collection of articles and content in thick, glossy print. Learn more about the rare Akhal-Teke breed, read insight […]

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  • December 21, 2025

Gappar-Dacor Arrived to Ontario!

Stallion Gappar has made his grand, snowy entrance to Canada where he will be receiving much love and training. He so resembles his sire Pamel-Kan and his grandsire Melesur. The family legacy is strong with this one and we are very honored to have him in North America. Deepest gratitude to Katrina and Giles Ardiel […]

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  • December 14, 2025

Portrait of a Chaar

The beautiful and sacred spotted horse of Kyrgyzstan and the Fergana Valley: the Chaar Appaloosa.Photo from International association Chaar Appaloosa.

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  • December 12, 2025

Filly Adalga EST

Powerhouse in the making! Akhal-Teke filly Adalga (Chirchiq A x Akargul), most notably a granddaughter of 1965 stallion Gulistan, a high level dressage and jumper Akhal-Teke also used as a refiner in Trakehner breeding. With her ancestry and build, we expect this girl to be a fun sport horse! Photo taken at her breeder’s farm, […]

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  • December 6, 2025

Atakty’s 2024 Colt: Altynsha

Our broodmare Atakty-Dacor’s regal son of 2024, Altynsha, sired by Amanat (1st photo).This colt was bred by and born at Dacor Akhal-Teke Stud Farm. Photographs from their collection.

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  • November 21, 2025