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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
